MARIE GALANTE - Cornwall & Devon

The *Marie Galante* is a proper Cornish wreck, sunk in '98 after striking La Norimontaise Rock. We love diving a wreck with a story, and this one certainly has it – going down under tow, a real fight to save her. She now rests upright in 19 metres, her small size (17m by 6.7m) making for an intimate dive. You’ll find her reasonably intact, with plenty of nooks and crannies to peer into. We particularly like the wheelhouse; it’s a tight squeeze for a look, but worth it to imagine the last moments. The deck is often covered in dead man's fingers, a white, soft coral that just glows in a torch beam, and we've frequently seen conger eels poking out from beneath the plates. It’s a great site for photographers, especially if you catch it on a calm day with good visibility. Our favourite time to dive her is on a morning slack tide, before any currents really pick up, when you can just drift over the superstructure and watch the pollack schooling above.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
49.155350, -2.222150
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
19m

Marine Protected Area: Jersey Coast

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 MARIE GALANTE

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