LOUIS SHIED - Cornwall & Devon

The Louis Shied is a cracker of a shore dive, and we rate it highly for anyone wanting a taste of wreck diving without the boat trip. It sits in a surprisingly sheltered bay, usually making for a pretty calm entry. You’re right on top of it almost immediately. The whole thing is incredibly broken up, scattered across the seabed in a chaotic jumble of metal plates, ribs, and machinery. It’s not one of those intact wrecks you can penetrate, but that's part of its charm. We love picking through the debris, spotting huge spider crabs hunkering down in crevices and the occasional dogfish tucked away under a twisted beam. Schools of pollack often swirl around the larger sections, shimmering in the shafting light. The depth is fantastic, just 3 metres, so you get incredible bottom time. Our top tip: dive it on a calm day with good sun, the light play through the kelp and across the metal is beautiful then. It’s perfect for new wreck divers or photographers wanting to practice their skills in benign conditions.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.261932, -3.862917
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
3m

Marine Protected Area: Start Point to Plymouth Sound & Eddystone

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 LOUIS SHIED

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