LULONGA (POSSIBLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The Lulonga, originally the Brabro, then the Knottingly, is a lovely piece of history, resting upright at 28 metres. We love an upright wreck, it just feels more substantial, more like a ship still. Dropping down, you’ll find two large boilers, easily identifiable even with the growth, and her triple expansion engine. It’s a proper steamer, solid and still very much a vessel rather than a pile of scrap. Visibility here can be a bit of a gamble, often around 5 to 10 metres, but sometimes it opens up beautifully to 15 metres. When that happens, the scale of the wreck really shines through. We’ve seen conger eels tucked into every nook and cranny, and the decks are covered in dead man’s fingers, which glow in your torch beam. It’s a cool, atmospheric dive, definitely one for wreck enthusiasts who appreciate a good historical context. Best enjoyed on a slack tide, otherwise, you'll be flying past.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.664207, -0.285700
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
28m

Marine Protected Area: Kingmere

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 LULONGA (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