GERMAINE - Cornwall & Devon

The Germaine, she’s a proper ship, isn't she? Lying at 40 metres, upright and mostly intact, she’s our pick for a really good steamship dive in these waters. Drop down the line, and you’ll see her looming out of the gloom, the superstructure often still holding its shape. We love the way she’s been colonised by the sea; expect to find conger eels peering from every nook and cranny, and often a decent sized monkfish settled on the deck. The boilers are still there, a massive feature near the stern, and there's usually a lobster or two scuttling around their bases. It's a deep one, so definitely for those comfortable with their deco procedures, but the visibility here can be surprisingly good, especially on a neap tide, making the whole experience feel less like a plunge into the unknown and more like a gentle drift over history. Her bow faces north-west, and on a calm day, you can really take your time exploring the length of her, imagining her final moments back in 1918.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.614517, -4.930533
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
40m

Marine Protected Area: Pentire Peninsula

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 GERMAINE

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 GERMAINE

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