LA SALLE - Cornwall & Devon

The *La Salle* is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to. Sitting in a generous 11 metres, she’s a big old cargo vessel, 147 metres long, which means there’s plenty to explore without ever feeling rushed. What we love about her is how she’s broken up. It's not one intact ship, but a series of distinct sections, each with its own character. We’re talking massive twisted girders, plates peeled back like tin cans, and huge cargo holds that are now home to some impressive resident fish. You’ll spend your dive weaving through these metal canyons. Shoals of bib are always present, shimmering in the available light, and we’ve often found dogfish tucked away in the more sheltered corners. Our favourite spot is usually around the engine room section, where the machinery offers some fantastic swim-throughs and overhangs for crabs and lobsters to hide. It's a great wreck for newer wreck divers looking to get some penetration experience in relatively benign conditions, but also for experienced divers who appreciate a sprawling site they can really get lost in.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
49.486800, -2.655550
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
11m

Marine Protected Area: Gouliot Caves and Headland, Sark

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 LA SALLE

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 LA SALLE

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