HERZOGIN CECILIE
Protected Area
Salcombe to Kingsbridge Estuary
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) - HERZOGIN CECILIE offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
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.
Typical HERZOGIN CECILIE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to HERZOGIN CECILIE
Dive shops near HERZOGIN CECILIE
Sound Diving Limited
Plymouth Diving Centre
Teign Diving Centre
Dive Looe
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for HERZOGIN CECILIE
HERZOGIN CECILIE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for HERZOGIN CECILIE, 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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