MINA CANTIQUIN - Cornwall & Devon

The Mina Cantiquin, off Lowland Point, isn’t your typical upright wreck. She went down in a big south-westerly gale back in ’51, hit rocks off Chynhalls Point, then drifted before finally sinking. What’s left is a scatter: boilers, sections of hull, propeller shaft, all spread out across a rocky seabed. We love sites like this – it’s a proper treasure hunt, not just a swim-through. You’re exploring a metal garden here. Schools of pollack dart between the more prominent pieces of wreckage, and conger eels often peek out from under overturned plates of steel. We’d suggest a dive here on a calm day, definitely after a spell of settled weather. The visibility can be surprisingly good, letting you really appreciate how the seabed and the wreck have become one. It’s a dive for those who enjoy piecing together a story from scattered remains, rather than ticking off a perfect ship.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.033283, -5.070117
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

Marine Protected Area: The Manacles

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 MINA CANTIQUIN

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 MINA CANTIQUIN

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