HAVBRIS (PROBABLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The HAVBRIS, or what we strongly suspect is the HAVBRIS, sits in a serious depth for a recreational dive, 57 metres, making it a technical site. We love a good mystery, and this wreck certainly delivers. Dropping down, you start to make out the shape of a steamer, still remarkably intact despite its age. It went down in 1917, a substantial vessel at 55 metres long, and the triple expansion engine is usually a highlight, a hulking piece of machinery that dominates the stern. Visibility can be hit-and-miss off Cornwall, but on a good day, the low light at this depth creates a wonderfully eerie atmosphere around the structure. We’ve seen conger eels that look like proper sea monsters peering out from the deeper sections, and the deck plates are often covered in jewel anemones, vivid splashes of colour in the gloom. It’s a challenging dive, cold and deep, but for those with the training, it offers a real connection to maritime history. We’d suggest a sidemount configuration here, it makes getting into some of the tighter spots around the superstructure much easier.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.158400, -3.746817
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
57m

Marine Protected Area: Skerries Bank and Surrounds

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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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 HAVBRIS (PROBABLY)

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