HIGHLAND HOME (PROBABLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The Highland Home, or what we strongly suspect is the Highland Home, is a fantastic dive if you're into proper historical wrecks. This sailing vessel went down in 1895, a casualty of a nasty storm and a parted tow line. At 21 metres, it's a comfortable depth for most PADI Advanced Open Water divers. What we love about it is the sheer scale – 71 metres long, meaning there's plenty to explore without feeling rushed. We've found the bow and stern sections relatively intact, with deck beams and frames forming tunnels and swim-throughs that are just begging for a torch beam. Schools of pollack often hang in the deeper sections, flitting in and out of the shadows. Keep an eye out for conger eels too, tucked away in the darker recesses. Our favourite tip is to dive it on a slack tide, naturally, but also to bring a good quality primary light. The visibility here can vary, but even on an average day, illuminating those internal structures gives you a real sense of the ship’s past. It’s a dive for those who appreciate the narrative of a wreck, not just the marine life.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
51.661617, -5.110167
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
21m

Marine Protected Area: Arfordir Penrhyn Angle / Angle Peninsula Coast

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

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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 HIGHLAND HOME (PROBABLY)

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