LANDORE - Cornwall & Devon

Landore is a proper Cornish wreck, and we love it for its sheer accessibility and surprising character. Resting in just three metres, it’s not going to test your deep diving skills, but it’s fantastic for a leisurely exploration. You’ll spend most of your time finning over twisted plates and ribs, the ship’s structure now a skeleton. We’ve found conger eels tucked into the larger sections, their heads poking out from the gloom. If you come on a calm day, especially around slack high water, the visibility can open up to a very pleasant 5-6 metres. This lets you properly appreciate the scale of the boiler, a really prominent feature that stands proud of the seabed. It’s an ideal site for new wreck divers or anyone keen on a relaxed dive that still feels like a proper adventure. Our favourite aspect? How the light filters through the shallow water, illuminating the rust colours and the small shoals of pollack darting through the wreckage. It’s quite atmospheric, even at this depth.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
49.953106, -5.205189
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
3m

Marine Protected Area: Lizard 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 LANDORE

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 LANDORE

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