KERLOCH - Cornwall & Devon

The Kerloch is a fantastic little wreck, especially if you’re into poking around something that still feels like a boat rather than just a pile of rubble. She went down in 2010 after her skipper dozed off and nudged her onto Crow Rock. We think that relatively recent sinking means she’s still very much intact, sitting upright in about 13 metres of water. It’s a great depth for longer bottom times and really soaking it all in. You'll spend your dive exploring the wheelhouse, which is still largely there, and peering into what's left of the engine room. The wooden hull has started to break down, but the ribs give it a wonderfully skeletal feel, creating loads of nooks for small crabs and blennies. We've seen dogfish tucked away in the sand around her, and schools of pollack often hang above the mast. Visibility can be a bit hit-or-miss, as with most sites in the area, but on a good day, the light plays beautifully through the wreck. It's an ideal spot for newer wreck divers or photographers wanting to capture that classic ghost ship vibe.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
51.612100, -5.053650
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
13m

Marine Protected Area: Castlemartin 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 KERLOCH

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 KERLOCH

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