GORIZIA - Cornwall & Devon

The Gorizia is a deep dive, a proper expedition, and for us, it’s one of the best reasons to get your twinset wet in the UK. She was a Great Lakes steamship, sunk by a German U-boat in 1917, and now she lies upright in 47 metres of water off the Lizard. We love the feeling of descending into the green, knowing this grand old lady is waiting. The bow, with its anchor chains still draped, is often our first stop. You’ll spot conger eels in every nook and cranny, and if you’re lucky, a curious anglerfish might be lurking in the superstructure. Swim along the deck and you can make out winches and cargo hatches, all encrusted with white plumose anemones that pulse gently in the current. Our favourite part is the engine room, often penetrable if you're experienced and careful, where the machinery is still remarkably intact. It’s dark in there, but your torch beam picks out the details, giving you a real sense of her working life. This is a dive for experienced deep divers, those comfortable with limited visibility and strong currents, but the rewards are immense.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.429900, -2.791017
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
47m

Marine Protected Area: East of Start Point

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 GORIZIA

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 GORIZIA

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