HMS EVELINE

Best months: Jul–Sep

Protected Area

Milford Haven Waterway

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 EVELINE offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.

Best timeJul–Sep

WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit

Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 176+ species recorded

Water10-18°C · warmest July, August, September

CharacterWreck dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

The HMS Eveline, a minesweeper sunk in a collision back in 1942, sits in a shallower spot than many wrecks we visit around the UK. We really like it for that accessibility. You can spend a good long time down there, really poking around without having to rush your deco. The wreck itself is pretty broken up, a bit of a scattered affair on the seabed, but that just means more nooks and crannies for the resident wrasse and conger eels to call home. Visibility here can be a bit variable, but on a good day, the light filtering down through the green water gives it a properly atmospheric feel. We’ve found the stern section is always worth a close look, often covered in dead man’s fingers and jewel anemones. It’s a great site for photographers who enjoy the challenge of a slightly moodier wreck, and for those who appreciate the history beneath the waves. Definitely one of our favourites for a relaxed dive in the area.