GRO
Protected Area
Skerries Bank and Surrounds
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) - GRO offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The GRO, a steamship that went down in 1917, now rests at 60 metres, making it a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts. This 94.5-metre vessel lies relatively intact, with two large boilers still prominent. We’ve found conger eels tucked into the machinery and the occasional squat lobster clinging to the superstructure. Exploring the engine room area offers a good sense of the ship’s scale. Visibility can be a bit hit-or-miss with the UK weather, so picking your day carefully makes all the difference.
Typical GRO Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 60m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to GRO
Dive shops near GRO
Teign Diving Centre
Sound Diving Limited
Plymouth Diving Centre
Edge Watersports
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for GRO
GRO Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for GRO, 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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