HEDWIG LUNSTEDT - Cornwall & Devon

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.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.595016, -0.689833
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
30m

Marine Protected Area: Offshore Overfalls

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 HEDWIG LUNSTEDT

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