HANSY
Protected Area
Lizard Point
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) - HANSY offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Hansy, an old steamship that went down in 1911, sits just off Carn Table, making it a surprisingly accessible dive. At a maximum depth of three metres, it's really more of a snorkel or a very shallow shore dive, but don't let that put you off. Even with the top of the wreck barely submerged at low tide, there's still plenty to see in the scattered remains of the 78-metre vessel. We've often found small crabs scuttling amongst the plates and the odd pollock darting through the broken sections. It’s a good spot for a gentle explore, particularly if you’re looking for something relaxed on a calm day.
Typical HANSY Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to HANSY
Dive shops near HANSY
Porthkerris Divers
DiveUK
Seaways Diving
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
Wavecrest Scuba
Viewpoint Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for HANSY
HANSY Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for HANSY, 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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