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

The *Inverdargle* stern section, or what we’re pretty sure is the *Inverdargle*, is a phenomenal dive. Dropping onto it at 27m, you’re immediately struck by the sheer scale. It’s huge. Not just a pile of plates, but a proper, recognisable section of a ship with massive beams and twisted metal offering incredible swim-throughs. We love weaving our way through the collapsed superstructure, imagining the engine room that once stood here. Visibility can be a bit variable, as it often is in this part of the world, but when it’s good, you can see the distinct outlines of the propeller shaft tunnels, often draped in plumose anemones. Conger eels are a given here, tucked into every dark crevice, and the whole wreck hums with the movement of pollack and bib. It’s a dive for those who appreciate the history and the way the sea reclaims these industrial giants, transforming them into thriving artificial reefs. Our tip: go on a neap tide for the best chance of clear water and less current.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
51.276066, -3.788755
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
27m

Marine Protected Area: Exmoor

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

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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 INVERDARGLE (STERN 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