HMS CAMPEADOR 5
Protected Area
St Helen's Duver & Priory Wood
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) - HMS CAMPEADOR 5 offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The HMS Campeador V, a former luxury yacht turned anti-submarine vessel, found its resting place off the Cornish coast in 1940 after hitting a mine. We love diving this site on a calm day, when the visibility opens up, letting you appreciate the sheer size of her. Even after all these years, you can still trace the lines of her hull, often draped in dead man's fingers and colonies of jewel anemones that sparkle under your torch. It's a fantastic wreck for divers who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a current, which can sometimes sweep through. We've found conger eels tucked into every dark crevice, and the decks are a highway for crabs and lobsters. Look out for pollack hovering above the superstructure. It's a proper British wreck dive, moody and full of character.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for HMS CAMPEADOR 5
HMS CAMPEADOR 5 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for HMS CAMPEADOR 5, 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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