HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY) - Cornwall & Devon

Now, the Hazelwood. We say "possibly" because identifying these older wrecks in the Channel can be a bit of a detective job, but whichever steamship she truly is, she’s a proper dive at 38 metres. You drop onto a big, broken-up hull, and it feels like stepping back in time. The ship lies in pieces, but the scale of her boilers is still impressive, and you can really get a sense of her engine room. What we love about this wreck is how much life has moved in. The plates and frames are thick with plumose anemones, creating these incredible, colourful carpets, and you’ll find conger eels peering out of every nook and cranny. Our favourite part is navigating through the collapsed structure; the light filtering down through the green water makes for some dramatic scenes. It’s a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of current, which can pick up here. Head out on a slack tide for the best visibility.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.475037, -1.856649
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
38m

Marine Protected Area: Albert Field

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 HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY)

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 HAZELWOOD (POSSIBLY)

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