KAREN MARIE (PROBABLY) - Cornwall & Devon

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.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.364250, -3.244600
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
50m

Marine Protected Area: East of Start Point

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

Nearest Dive Centres to KAREN MARIE (PROBABLY)

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 KAREN MARIE (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