LCG 16 (POSSIBLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The LCG 16, or what we strongly suspect is her, offers a chilling glimpse into wartime history off the Cornish coast. At 49 metres, this isn't a dive for the inexperienced. We’ve found her upright and remarkably intact, a real testament to her robust construction, even if her deck coverings failed her in that fatal storm back in 1943. Dropping down, you feel the cold embrace of the Atlantic, but then the shape starts to emerge, stark against the gloom. Visibility can be a real lottery here, but on a good day, the sheer scale of her is impressive. We love exploring the bow, where you can still pick out the loading ramp mechanisms, now heavily encrusted with plumose anemones and dead man’s fingers. There’s a quiet sombreness to the site, knowing all hands were lost. Conger eels are often lurking in any shadowed crevice, and we’ve seen some decent-sized pollack cruising the length of the wreck. This dive is for those who appreciate maritime history and are comfortable with deeper, often challenging, UK conditions. Go with a skipper who knows the marks well; she’s not always easy to find.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
51.495730, -5.131624
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
49m

Marine Protected Area: Castlemartin Coast

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 LCG 16 (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 LCG 16 (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