LONDON II (POSSIBLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The **LONDON II (POSSIBLY)** wreck is a gritty, satisfying dive, a real slice of wartime history sitting upright on the seabed at 37m. We love a good British wreck, and this one has character in spades. Dropping down, the visibility is often a decent 10-15m here, but it’s the shape of the wreck that really holds your attention. Built in 1924, she’s a steamship, and while time has taken its toll, you can still trace the hull, the holds where her cargo of steel billets and scrap would have been. What really makes it special for us is how marine life has absolutely colonised every surface. Cracks and crevices are packed with velvet swimming crabs, their eyes peeking out, and we’ve seen some seriously chunky conger eels tucked into the deeper recesses of the engine room area – always a thrill. For experienced wreck divers comfortable with depth and sometimes brisk currents, exploring the propeller shaft and rudder is a highlight. It’s a proper expedition, not a quick dip, and offers a compelling look at a vessel frozen in time since March 1941.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
51.394417, -4.334350
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
37m

Marine Protected Area: Morte Platform

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 LONDON II (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 LONDON II (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