LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY)
Protected Area
East of Start Point
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Diving the La Blanca means heading out to a deep wreck, nearly 60 metres down off the Cornish coast. This old motor vessel, sunk back in 1917, is substantial, measuring almost 130 metres long. The visibility can be tricky in the UK, but on a good day, the sheer scale of her structure, particularly the triple-expansion engine, is impressive. We usually see plenty of bib and conger eels making homes in the deeper parts of the hull, and the occasional anglerfish can be a real treat. It's a dive for those comfortable with deeper decompression profiles and ready for a serious piece of history.
Typical LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 59m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY)
LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for LA BLANCA (POSSIBLY), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (50.44, -2.73) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
17°C
62°F · Range: 15.1–17.5°C
Air Temperature
13°C
56°F
Wind Speed
8.14 m/s
15.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1011 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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