HMS NEWBRIDGE (PROBABLY) - Cornwall & Devon

Diving the HMS *Newbridge* is like stepping back into a moment of maritime history, though we still put "probably" in the name, just in case. She’s a trawler, sunk in 1917, and sits upright at 55 metres. That depth means this is definitely one for the experienced technical divers among us, a proper challenge. When you drop down, the sheer scale of her suddenly appears from the gloom, often cloaked in plumose anemones, their white tentacles waving gently in the current. We’ve found her bow section particularly photogenic, with the anchor chain still visible, disappearing into the sand. You can poke around the engine room if your gas planning allows, seeing the triple-expansion engine still largely intact. Look for the massive boiler, a real focal point. It’s dark down there, even on a sunny day, so good lights are essential to pick out the details – the shoals of poor cod darting between bulkheads, even the occasional conger eel peeking from a pipe. We love how the wreck just feels *solid*, a testament to her build. Our favourite time to dive her is late summer, when the thermocline isn't quite so biting and the surface conditions are usually calmer.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.181450, -3.734150
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
55m

Marine Protected Area: Skerries Bank and Surrounds

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 NEWBRIDGE (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 NEWBRIDGE (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