HEDWIG LUNSTEDT
Protected Area
Offshore Overfalls
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) - HEDWIG LUNSTEDT offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Hedwig Lunstedt is a proper hunk of metal down at 30 metres, a carrier vessel that went down in a gale back in '74. We love how intact she still feels, especially for a wreck that’s been on the seabed for fifty years. You can follow the length of her, imagining that iron ore cargo she was carrying from Rotterdam. The visibility can be a bit hit or miss here, typical for the English Channel, but when it's good, you’ll see shoals of pollack darting through the superstructure. Our favourite part is exploring the stern, where the prop shaft and engine room offer some cool swim-throughs if you're comfortable with overhead environments. Keep an eye out for conger eels tucked into every crevice, they're everywhere down there. It’s a dive that really suits experienced wreckies who appreciate a bit of history and don't mind a bit of a current.
Typical HEDWIG LUNSTEDT Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 30m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for HEDWIG LUNSTEDT
HEDWIG LUNSTEDT Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for HEDWIG LUNSTEDT, 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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