HERZOGIN CECILIE - Cornwall & Devon

If you're after a shallow wreck with a real sense of history, the *Herzogin Cecilie* is our pick in Cornwall. She's a big old four-masted barque, grounded just off Bolt Head in 1936. We love that you can dive her in virtually any conditions, as long as the tide is right, and the deepest parts are only four metres. You can really get a feel for the scale of this sailing vessel, with sections of hull plates and ribs scattered across the seabed. Look closely and you'll spot plenty of blennies tucked into crevices, and we’ve often seen spider crabs scuttling amongst the metalwork. It’s an easy, relaxing dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who wants a gentle introduction to wreck diving without the usual depth or current challenges.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.214382, -3.784983
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
4m

Marine Protected Area: Salcombe to Kingsbridge Estuary

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 HERZOGIN CECILIE

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 HERZOGIN CECILIE

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