HUNTSMOOR - Cornwall & Devon

The *Huntsmoor* is a proper wreck dive, a big steamship that went down in 1918 after a run-in with a German U-boat. It sits deep, around 47 metres, so it’s one for the experienced trimix divers. What we love about this wreck isn't just its history, but how it's become a thriving habitat. Descending, you feel that pressure, the water getting colder, darker, and then the structure starts to resolve out of the blue. It’s an imposing wreck, long at nearly 120 metres, and you can spend a good chunk of a dive exploring the various sections. Our favourite part is often the stern, where the prop shaft is still visible, encrusted with dead man's fingers and anemones. The currents can be a bit lively out here, so pick your slack water carefully. Look out for conger eels in the deeper sections, and we’ve often seen big shoals of bib darting in and out of the hold openings. It’s a challenging dive, sure, but the sense of scale and the sheer amount of life that calls the *Huntsmoor* home makes it a standout for us.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.351550, -0.221900
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
47m

Marine Protected Area: Offshore Brighton

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)

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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 HUNTSMOOR

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