GLORIOSA
Protected Area
Limestone Coast of South West Wales / Arfordir Calchfaen de Orllewin Cymru
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - GLORIOSA offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Gloriosa is one of those deeper wrecks we always make time for when the conditions align. It’s a fishing vessel, sitting upright on the seabed at 32 metres, sunk by a German submarine in 1917. You really feel that history when you’re down there, exploring its skeletal remains. The stern is often the most intact section, with the propeller still usually visible, a real highlight. What we love about Gloriosa is how the wreck has become a home. Schools of pollock and bib often swirl around the superstructure, thick enough to momentarily obscure parts of the wreck. Look closely and you’ll find conger eels tucked into shadowy corners and plenty of jewel anemones adding splashes of colour. This site is definitely one for experienced divers comfortable with depth and sometimes brisk currents, but on a good visibility day, it’s a truly atmospheric dive, a quiet monument to a bygone era.
Typical GLORIOSA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (32m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for GLORIOSA
GLORIOSA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for GLORIOSA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (50.44, -2.73) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
17°C
62°F · Range: 15.1–17.5°C
Air Temperature
13°C
56°F
Wind Speed
8.14 m/s
15.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1011 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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