FLAG THEOFANO - Cornwall & Devon

The *Flag Theofano* is a proper piece of history, and we love diving it. This motor vessel went down in a gale back in '90, and you can still feel the drama of that day when you're swimming her decks. Dropping down to 20 metres, you hit the bow first, often seeing pollock darting through the superstructure. Her cargo holds are open, a dark invitation, and we always poke around inside, seeing the way light filters through the openings. It’s a huge wreck, almost 100 metres long, so you'll need a few dives to really get a feel for her. Even on a day with less than perfect visibility, the sheer size of her steel frames emerging from the gloom is impressive. We've seen conger eels in the deeper sections, and lobsters tucked into every nook and cranny. It's a dive that suits experienced wreck divers who appreciate a good story, even if the sea around Cornwall is doing its best to obscure it.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.717800, -0.992583
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
20m

Marine Protected Area: Whitecliff Bay and Bembridge Ledges

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 FLAG THEOFANO

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 FLAG THEOFANO

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