HMS LISTRAC (PROBABLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The HMS *Listrac* (probably) is one of those Cornwall dives that just hits right. At 35m, it’s a proper expedition, but the rewards are there. We love the way she sits upright, almost proud, on the seabed, her bow pointing east as if still on a final voyage. Descending, you start to pick out the details of her 59-meter length – a sturdy steamship, requisitioned and ultimately sunk in 1940. The visibility here can be decent, especially on a settled day, allowing the wreck to emerge slowly from the green. You can poke around the hold, still open in places, a dark maw where conger eels often lurk, their heads peeking from shadowy corners. Our favourite part has to be the stern, where the prop shaft leads away, the metalwork now a home for anemones and soft corals, their colours muted but still present in the ambient light. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history, a bit of depth, and the quiet contemplation of a ship reclaimed by the sea. Just keep an eye on the tide, as currents can pick up.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.431496, -1.328647
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
35m

Marine Protected Area: Wight-Barfleur Reef

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 LISTRAC (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 LISTRAC (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