INVERDARGLE (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The *Inverdargle* bow section is pure drama. Dropping down onto that imposing structure at 32 metres, you really feel the weight of history. It’s definitely not a gentle introduction to wreck diving. This site demands respect, but it gives back in spades. We love how the strong currents, a frequent companion here, have sculpted the metal, creating these fantastic overhangs and channels for the fish. You’ll find walls of plumose anemones, their feathery tentacles swaying in the surge, and the occasional anglerfish lurking in a shadowed crevice. It’s a proper wreck dive, with plenty of penetration opportunities if you’re qualified and careful. Our favourite moments here are often spent just drifting along the deck, peering into the gloom, imagining what it must have been like when she went down. Expect an experience that's both eerie and exhilarating, a real favourite for divers who appreciate a challenging and atmospheric dive.

Location: Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates: 51.282234, -3.779300
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 32m

Marine Protected Area: Glenthorne

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)

Nearest Dive Centres to INVERDARGLE (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY)

Abyss Scuba School - ["PADI"]
Andark Diving - ["PADI"]
Aquanaut Scuba & Snorkelling Centre Ltd - ["PADI"]
Berkshire Divecrew Training 2012 Ltd. - ["PADI"]
Bouley Bay Dive Centre
Celtic Deep

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

Common dragonet (Callionymus lyra) - Reef Fish
dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) - Sharks & Rays
poor cod (Trisopterus minutus) - Reef Fish
Common Seal (Phoca vitulina) - Whales & Dolphins
dab (Limanda limanda) - Reef Fish
Soldier (Chelidonichthys cuculus) - Reef Fish
whiting (Merlangius merlangus) - Reef Fish
common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) - Octopus & Squid
Bastard Sole (Microchirus variegatus) - Reef Fish
harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) - Whales & Dolphins
Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
solenette (Buglossidium luteum) - Reef Fish
Sand mason (Lanice conchilega) - Worms
Scaldfish (Arnoglossus laterna) - Reef Fish
Common sea star (Asterias rubens) - Starfish
Short-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus delphis) - Whales & Dolphins
Angler (Lophius piscatorius) - Reef Fish
Common shore crab (Carcinus maenas) - Crabs & Lobsters
Devonshire cup coral (Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) smithii) - Hard Corals
Blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) - Clams & Mussels

Recommended Packing List for INVERDARGLE (BOW SECTION) (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