FIGARO - Cornwall & Devon

Figaro is a different beast entirely. Down at 46 metres, this isn’t a leisurely bimble, but if you've got the training, the rewards are absolutely there. We love the way she sits upright, almost defiant, a century after a torpedo from UB 35 sent her down. You can still trace the lines of her decks, the cargo holds hinting at what she carried on that ill-fated journey from Brest to Rouen. Visibility here can be a lottery, like much of the Channel, but when it's good, seeing the full length of her emerge from the green gloom is a proper spine-tingler. Our favourite part has to be the stern section, where the prop shaft is still visible, encrusted in dead man's fingers and anemones. Look closely and you'll spot resident conger eels peeking out from behind crumpled plates. It's a deep dive, sure, but for history buffs and wreck explorers, Figaro offers a tangible connection to the past, a silent monument colonised by the present.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
49.410767, -2.650433
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
46m

Marine Protected Area: Gouliot Caves and Headland, Sark

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 FIGARO

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 FIGARO

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