HMS TIGER - Cornwall & Devon

The HMS *Tiger* isn't for the faint of heart, dropping to 51 meters, but if you've got the training, it’s a proper dive. We love the history here; she was an early destroyer, sunk in a collision in 1908. Down there, the *Tiger* feels like a ghost from another era, upright and surprisingly intact for her age, with parts of the bow and stern still well-defined. Visibility can be a real gamble off the Lizard, but on a good day, the silhouette of the wreck emerges from the deep blue like a dark leviathan. We always look for the twin triple-expansion engines, a really grand sight, and the prop shafts are still there, hinting at her speed. It’s dark down there, even on a sunny day, so good lights are essential to peer into the deeper sections. Keep an eye out for conger eels – they’ve made a cosy home in the engine room and can be huge. We've seen some monsters. This is a deep technical dive, but for those with the experience, it offers a real connection to naval history and some serious exploration.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.283950, -1.351415
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
51m

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 TIGER

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 TIGER

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