FDT 216 (POSSIBLY) - Cornwall & Devon

There’s a real debate around the FDT 216, or what some call ‘POSSIBLY’. Was it a torpedo that sent her down or naval gunfire after she was abandoned? Diving her, you get a sense of that wartime chaos. We love the sheer scale of her; 100 metres long, she’s a proper dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts. Dropping down to 34 metres, the visibility can be challenging, but on a good day, the wreck truly looms out of the green. You’re often surrounded by clouds of bib and pollack, weaving through the superstructure. Our favourite part is nosing around the engine room, if you can get in there, feeling the history seep from the corroded metal. Keep an eye out for conger eels tucked into every dark corner. This isn't a dive for beginners, but if you're comfortable with deeper wrecks and keen for a piece of wartime history, the FDT 216 is a fantastic, moody exploration. Go on a slack tide, always.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
49.714110, -0.547611
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
34m

Best Time to Dive in Cornwall & Devon

The warmest water temperatures in Cornwall & Devon occur in January, averaging 9.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 9.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 9.6°C (air: 7.3°C)
  • February: 9.6°C (air: 8.4°C)
  • March: 9.6°C (air: 8.6°C)
  • April: 9.6°C (air: 10.1°C)
  • May: 9.6°C (air: 12.6°C)
  • June: 9.6°C (air: 15.2°C)
  • July: 9.6°C (air: 16.6°C)
  • August: 9.6°C (air: 17.1°C)
  • September: 9.6°C (air: 15.9°C)
  • October: 9.6°C (air: 13.5°C)
  • November: 9.6°C (air: 10.7°C)
  • December: 9.6°C (air: 8.7°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Cornwall & Devon

Nearest Dive Centres to FDT 216 (POSSIBLY)

Marine Life in Cornwall & Devon

Home to 192 recorded species including 93 reef fish, 18 sharks & rays, 13 whales & dolphins, 11 crabs & lobsters, 11 other, 10 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for FDT 216 (POSSIBLY)

Based on average water temperature of 9.6°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 10°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories