HMS LANDRAIL (PROBABLY) - Cornwall & Devon

We’ve always had a soft spot for the Landrail, even with the "probably" tacked onto its name. This isn't a sleek, intact warship; it’s a proper demolition job, a stark reminder of its target practice past. Lying at 30 metres, the torpedo boat destroyer is heavily broken, but that's precisely its charm. You'll descend onto a scatter of metal, plates, and twisted girders, all beautifully colonised by plumose anemones and dead man's fingers. Our favourite part is picking through the debris, spotting the tell-tale shapes of what was once a powerful vessel. Look for the engine block, a big, hulking piece of machinery that’s still very much recognisable. There's a lot of life here too, even without official species counts. We often find conger eels tucked into the larger sections and schools of pouting weaving through the structure. Visibility can be a bit hit-or-miss, as with much of the UK, but on a good day, the light filtering through the anemones is something else. It's a dive for those who appreciate history and the way the sea reclaims its own, rather than a perfectly preserved wreck.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.562650, -2.625883
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
30m

Marine Protected Area: Chesil Beach and Stennis Ledges

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 HMS LANDRAIL (PROBABLY)

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 HMS LANDRAIL (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