Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom
    Gouliot Caves and Headland, Sark

    LINN O DEE (OR LINN O DEC)

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    Gouliot Caves and Headland, Sark

    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) - LINN O DEE (OR LINN O DEC) 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
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The *Linn O Dee* is a proper historical wreck, and we love a good story behind our dives. She was a steamship, built in Glasgow, and ended her days in 1910 off Burhou Reef while on her way to Guernsey. The crew made it out, which is always good to hear, but the ship herself was a total loss. What you get today is a genuinely atmospheric dive. The hull is still recognisable in parts, resting on the seabed, and it’s been well and truly adopted by the local marine life. You’ll find dabs and plaice tucked into the sand around the older plates, and if you peer into the nooks, there are often crabs and lobsters peeking out. Visibility can be a bit variable, as it often is around here, but when it's good, the light plays beautifully through the remaining structure. This isn't a dive for chasing big pelagics, it’s about slow exploration, feeling the history of the vessel, and appreciating how nature reclaims these old iron giants. We'd suggest taking your time here, letting your eyes adjust, and seeing what small wonders reveal themselves. It's a great spot for photographers who enjoy macro work or capturing the mood of a mature wreck.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    LINN O DEE (OR LINN O DEC) Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for LINN O DEE (OR LINN O DEC), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (50.44, -2.73) (3km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    17°C

    62°F · Range: 15.1–17.5°C

    Air Temperature

    13°C

    56°F

    Wind Speed

    8.14 m/s

    15.8 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1011 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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