KONSHAUG (POSSIBLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The Konshaug wreck, sitting deep at 52m, is a serious dive, not one for the inexperienced. We really love the atmosphere here, the way the history settles around you as you descend. She was part of convoy WP.183, torpedoed by German E-boats in 1942, and you can still sense that dramatic past. What you'll find is a steamship that's been on the seabed long enough to become a proper home for sea life. Expect to navigate through the remains of her superstructure, perhaps spotting a conger eel peeking from a dark corner or a shiver of dogfish resting on the sand nearby. Our favourite part is exploring the holds, imagining the cargo she once carried. The light filters down, creating an eerie, almost reverent feel. This is a dive for technical divers who appreciate a wreck with a story, and the marine life that has truly made it their own. Visibility can be a challenge, so pick your weather window carefully.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.346424, -2.967923
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
52m

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 KONSHAUG (POSSIBLY)

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 KONSHAUG (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