LOLA (POSSIBLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The *Lola* offers a genuinely atmospheric dive, especially when the light filters down through the Cornish green water. She went down in 1929 after hitting The Manacles, carrying a cargo of tar, which you can still occasionally see solidified around her. We love how intact the stern section is, with the rudder and propeller still clearly visible, a real testament to her sudden end. Dropping down to 25 metres, you’ll find the bow fairly broken up, but the midships and stern hold together well. The single boiler is a prominent feature, often swarming with pollack and wrasse. We’ve had some cracking encounters here with conger eels tucked into the deeper recesses and lobsters peeking out from under plating. Visibility here can vary wildly, so we always check the tides and aim for slack water on a neap tide for the best chance of a clear run. It’s a proper historical wreck dive, best for those comfortable with deeper UK conditions and who appreciate the stories these old ships tell.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.569233, -0.666500
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
25m

Marine Protected Area: Offshore Overfalls

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 LOLA (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 LOLA (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