KATHLEEN - Cornwall & Devon

The Kathleen is a proper old-school wreck dive, and we love it for that. She was a fishing vessel that went down back in '75 after hitting something off Jersey. Now, she rests upright at 23 metres, a fantastic canvas for cold-water marine life. You’ll find her largely intact, a real pleasure to navigate. We always head for the wheelhouse first; it’s still pretty recognisable, and you can almost imagine the skipper at the helm. The bow section is our favourite though, often draped in dead man's fingers and home to some hefty conger eels peeking out from every crevice. Look out for the resident pollock darting through the superstructure. Visibility can be a bit hit or miss, typical for the UK, but on a good day, the light filtering through the water and illuminating the orange and white anemones is just stunning. It’s a dive that rewards a slow pace and a good torch, perfect for photographers or anyone who appreciates a bit of maritime history.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
49.290670, -2.168167
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
23m

Marine Protected Area: Jersey Coast

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 KATHLEEN

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 KATHLEEN

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