GLEN (POSSIBLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The GLEN, a small fishing vessel that met its end rather dramatically by fire in 1981, often gets overlooked in favour of Cornwall’s bigger wrecks. That’s a mistake, we think. Sitting upright at 27 metres, this isn't some vast, sprawling freighter, but its compact size is precisely what makes it so engaging. You can really get a feel for the whole vessel in one dive, poking around the wheelhouse area and imagining the blaze. What we really love about the GLEN is how quickly marine life has adopted it. We’ve seen conger eels peering from every conceivable nook, and often find spider crabs clambering over the bow. The light filters down nicely on a sunny day, illuminating the jewel anemones that are starting to colonise the metalwork. It’s a great wreck for those looking for something a bit more intimate, where you can spend your bottom time truly exploring rather than just cruising past.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.750065, -1.109950
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
27m

Marine Protected Area: St Helen's Duver & Priory Wood

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 GLEN (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 GLEN (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