LB 332 OR LB 362 (POSSIBLY) - Cornwall & Devon

Diving the LB 332 or LB 362 off Cornwall and Devon, you're not just dropping onto a piece of metal, you're visiting a wartime grave. Sunk by German aircraft in 1942, this barge lies deep, around 59 metres, making it a serious technical dive. What we love about this wreck is the quiet solemnity of it, far from the busier sites. It’s a place for experienced wreck divers who appreciate the history as much as the exploration. You'll find the structure heavily colonised now; we've seen conger eels peering from every dark recess and spider crabs scuttling across the deck plates. The visibility here can be temperamental, as is typical of the English Channel, so picking a calm day with neap tides is crucial for the best experience. Our favourite dives here have been when a shaft of light has managed to pierce the green gloom, illuminating the ghostly outline of the cargo hold.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.204166, -3.566183
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
59m

Marine Protected Area: Skerries Bank and Surrounds

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 LB 332 OR LB 362 (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 LB 332 OR LB 362 (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