MARIE MARGUERITE (POSSIBLY) - Cornwall & Devon

Diving the Marie Marguerite is a proper Cornish adventure, one we often talk about over a pint afterwards. Dropping to 46 metres, this isn't a dive for the faint-hearted, but the reward is a beautiful, intact sailing vessel that truly tells a story. We love tracing the deck, imagining her final moments, and seeing how the ocean has embraced her. The stern is our favourite spot, often shrouded in a shoal of pout, their eyes reflecting torchlight. You can peer into the holds, sometimes finding conger eels lurking in the shadows, or a solitary lobster waving its feelers from a crevice. The auxiliary engine is still there, a solid testament to her past life, and the visibility, while typically Cornish (meaning, prepare for green), often gives you just enough scope to appreciate her sheer scale. It’s a dive that suits experienced wreck enthusiasts who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a current; often best timed for slack water on a neap tide for the most comfortable exploration.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.611465, -0.345517
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
46m

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 MARIE MARGUERITE (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