LCG 16 (POSSIBLY)

Best months: Jul–Sep

Protected Area

Castlemartin Coast

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) - LCG 16 (POSSIBLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.

Best timeJul–Sep

WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit

Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 176+ species recorded

Water10-18°C · warmest July, August, September

CharacterWreck dive · max 49m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

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.