LCT 232 - Cornwall & Devon

We absolutely love the LCT 232. For a shallow wreck, it really delivers. This landing craft sits upright at just 10 metres, often closer to 8 at high tide, making it perfect for longer dives, even for newer divers getting into wrecks. You can spend a full hour here, poking around the holds, imagining the trucks and troops it once carried. What truly makes it for us, though, is how completely colonised it is. The bow section, in particular, becomes a dense forest of dead man's fingers and anemones, especially vibrant when the sunlight filters through after a stormy patch. Look closer in the nooks and crannies for squat lobsters and blennies, and we’ve often seen dogfish nestled in the sand just off the stern. Our favourite time to dive it is an hour before slack high water; visibility tends to be at its best then, and the light really brings out the colours of the encrusting life.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
49.463260, -1.073694
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
10m

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 LCT 232

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 LCT 232

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