LOFOTEN (PROBABLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The Lofoten wreck, off the Cornish coast, is one of those sites we always talk about over a post-dive pint. It’s a steamship, sunk in 1918, and lying at a depth that means it's strictly for the experienced technical diver. We love that challenge, the sense of pushing limits to explore history. Dropping down, the visibility in this part of the Channel can be hit-or-miss, but when it’s good, the wreck appears out of the gloom like a ghost. The stern is our favourite section; the prop is often visible, still attached, heavily encrusted with dead man's fingers. You'll find conger eels lurking in the deeper recesses of the hull, and schools of pollock often swirl around the mast. It's a proper adventure, a deep dive into a piece of wartime history, suited for those with solid deco procedures and an appreciation for cold water wreck diving. If you’re pushing the boundaries of your depth rating, this is a seriously rewarding dive.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.220783, -3.259233
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
59m

Marine Protected Area: East of Start Point

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)

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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 LOFOTEN (PROBABLY)

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