LOWMOUNT - Cornwall & Devon

The Lowmount, a steamship sunk by a mine in 1917, is one of our absolute favourite wrecks in this corner of the UK. Lying at just 11 metres, she’s a genuinely accessible piece of history, feeling more like an archaeological site than just a dive. You won’t find pristine structures here. Instead, it’s a lovely jumble of plates, beams, and the distinct, hulking forms of her two boilers. That’s where we spend most of our time, exploring the nooks and crannies that have formed over the decades. The light down there, especially on a sunny day, filters through the water and plays across the rusted metal, giving everything a kind of muted glow. We’ve found conger eels tucked into gaps, their heads peeking out, and there are always plenty of crabs scuttling over the wreckage. For us, it’s the sense of scale and the sheer amount of colonisation that makes it special. This isn't a wreck you just swim over; you can actually get in amongst it, tracing the outline of her 86-metre length. It suits anyone keen on wreck diving without the depth, offering plenty to explore in an unhurried way.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.663166, -0.840133
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
11m

Marine Protected Area: Utopia

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 LOWMOUNT

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 LOWMOUNT

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