FLORENCE REYNOLDS - Cornwall & Devon

The Florence Reynolds is one of those wrecks that just clicks. She sits upright and intact at 53 metres, a proper steamship with real character. We love nosing around her stern, where the triple expansion engine is still mostly exposed, a fantastic testament to her engineering. You’ll spot conger eels in the darker recesses, their heads poking out from pipes and under plates, and the deck plating is often covered in jewel anemones, tiny bursts of colour against the rusted metal. Visibility here can be 15 metres on a good day, but even when it’s closer to seven, the sheer size and shape of the Florence Reynolds still impress. Our favourite is the bow section; it's a little more broken up but often hosts decent schools of pollack hanging above the debris. This dive is definitely for experienced wreck enthusiasts comfortable with deeper profiles and the often-chilly UK waters. It’s a proper expedition, and you’ll leave feeling like you’ve visited a piece of history.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
51.018517, -4.734967
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
53m

Marine Protected Area: Bristol Channel Approaches / Dynesfeydd Mor Hafren

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

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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 FLORENCE REYNOLDS

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