LONDONIER - Cornwall & Devon

The *Londonier* isn't your average Cornish rust bucket. We love this wreck for its sheer scale and the way it lies, mostly intact, on a sandy seabed at 36 metres. Dropping down, the bow emerges first, a stark silhouette against the green water, often with schools of pollack shimmering around it. It’s a proper steamship, 85 metres long, and you can spend a whole dive exploring its holds, peering into the engine room, and tracing the outline of the deck. The visibility here can swing wildly, but on a good day, the light penetrates enough to illuminate the thick encrusting life. Dead man's fingers cover almost every surface, and we’ve often seen conger eels poking their heads from pipes and crevices. Keep an eye out for dogfish resting on the sand nearby. The *Londonier* is a site for experienced divers comfortable with deeper wrecks and potential currents; it’s a real journey back in time, and our favourite way to round off a dive here is to slowly ascend over the stern, watching the profile shrink beneath us.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.476463, -1.384605
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
36m

Marine Protected Area: Compton Chine to Steephill Cove

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 LONDONIER

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