KYNANCE (PROBABLY) - Cornwall & Devon

Kynance, or *probably* Kynance, is one of those wrecks that gets under your skin. We love the detective work required here. Dropping onto the seabed at 60 metres, you’re looking at a steamship that went down in 1875. The visibility can be challenging, classic UK diving, but then the structure starts to resolve out of the gloom. It’s a proper historical piece, not just a pile of plates, with a single boiler and engine still recognisable. We often find conger eels tucked into the machinery, and the hull is thick with jewel anemones and dead man’s fingers, all those vibrant colours popping in your torch beam. The wreck is broken, but cohesive enough to offer some good penetration points if you’re suitably trained and equipped. It's a dive that rewards patience and a keen eye, perfect for experienced wreck divers who appreciate a bit of history and a challenge.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.531580, -5.451250
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
60m

Marine Protected Area: Kelsey Head

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 KYNANCE (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 KYNANCE (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