JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The Jersey Queen, resting deep at 56 metres, isn't for the faint of heart, but for technical divers, she’s a genuinely standout dive off the Cornish coast. We love the mystery surrounding her - a steamship sunk by a mine in 1940, now a dark, imposing shape on the seabed. Dropping down, the water often has that classic Atlantic chill and murk, but that just adds to the atmosphere as her bow slowly materialises. We’ve spent hours exploring the midships, where the mine damage is still evident. Twisted metal and collapsed decks give way to cavernous holds, now home to plump conger eels. Look out for the resident ling, too, often lurking in the darker corners. Our favourite part has to be the stern, still relatively intact, with the prop shaft leading into the gloom. The low visibility on most dives here means keeping a tight line and really paying attention, but it also creates an incredible sense of exploration. This site suits experienced tech divers comfortable with deco, those who appreciate a wreck with a story and a real sense of history.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.106983, -4.822731
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
56m

Marine Protected Area: Gerrans Bay to Camels Cove

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 JERSEY QUEEN (POSSIBLY)

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