GUNVOR - Cornwall & Devon

The Gunvor, a steel sailing vessel from 1895, met its end in a thick fog off the Cornish coast back in 1912. It’s now one of our favourite UK wreck dives, sitting upright and mostly intact in about 15 metres of water. We love a good penetration dive and the Gunvor delivers, with easy access to the bow and stern sections for those with the right training and gear. You'll quickly pick out the massive anchors and chain, which feel almost monumental in the cool, green light. Down in the holds, conger eels often peek out from the gloom, their heads surprisingly large. Outside, the wreck is a magnet for life – expect to see schools of pollack darting through the superstructure and plenty of colourful jewel anemones coating the metalwork. Dive this one on a slack tide for the best visibility, and keep an eye out for the odd dogfish tucked away in the sand nearby.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.001934, -5.104950
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
15m

Marine Protected Area: Coverack Cove & Dolor 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)

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Nearest Dive Centres to GUNVOR

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 GUNVOR

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