KAREN MARIE (PROBABLY)
Protected Area
East of Start Point
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - KAREN MARIE (PROBABLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Karen Marie, or what we’re pretty sure is the Karen Marie, is a proper slice of Cornish wreck diving. We love the mystery of it, this old wooden trawler sitting upright at 50 metres, almost like she just decided to stop for a nap. The visibility can be hit-or-miss, as you’d expect this far west, but when it’s good, the light filtering down through the kelp to her wooden timbers is beautiful. You'll spend most of your bottom time exploring her single shaft and the engine room remains. Conger eels are always lurking in the shadows, and we often spot spider crabs clambering over the deck plates. It's a real adventure for experienced divers comfortable with deeper dives and the sometimes-finicky conditions of the English Channel. Bring a good torch to really pick out the details, and remember to check the tides, as currents can pick up fast.
Typical KAREN MARIE (PROBABLY) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 50m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for KAREN MARIE (PROBABLY)
KAREN MARIE (PROBABLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for KAREN MARIE (PROBABLY), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (50.44, -2.73) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
17°C
62°F · Range: 15.1–17.5°C
Air Temperature
13°C
56°F
Wind Speed
8.14 m/s
15.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1011 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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