GLENEUSE - Cornwall & Devon

The Gleneuse, a wooden schooner sunk in 1918, is a lovely wreck if you're into history and atmosphere over big dramatic structure. She lies in a very accessible 12 metres, which means decent bottom time and often good light filtering down. We love her because she’s now less about the ship itself and more about the sea reclaiming her, transforming those old timbers into living habitat. You’ll find her broken up, but the scattered ribs and planks are wonderfully colonised. Look for conger eels tucked into hollows and the surprising bursts of colour from jewel anemones coating the wood. On a calm day, with a bit of sun, the green-brown light playing across the timbers gives a real sense of age. It's a forgiving dive, well-suited for divers who enjoy poking around and appreciating the smaller details. We’d suggest going at slack water, as currents here can be a bit frisky, making it harder to appreciate the subtle beauty of the site.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
51.395966, -3.575117
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
12m

Marine Protected Area: Monknash Coast

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)

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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 GLENEUSE

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