MOIDART - Cornwall & Devon

The Moidart wreck always feels like a proper dive into history. We love it because it’s a bit of a time capsule, sitting upright at 33 metres. Dropping down onto her, you can almost feel the chill of the North Sea in 1918. Her bow points east, stern west, and the whole structure is remarkably intact considering she was torpedoed. You can still make out the cargo holds, now home to some seriously chunky conger eels that peer out from the gloom. The sheer scale of the wreck means you’re never short of something to investigate. We often spend our time exploring the deeper sections around the stern, where you’ll find the propeller shaft and rudder. Look for the huge schools of bib and pollack darting through the superstructure, and if you’re lucky, a curious grey seal might just pop by for a look. It’s a dive that rewards careful exploration rather than a quick swim-through, perfect for those who appreciate wrecks with a real story to tell and don't mind the deeper depths.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.567017, -2.788133
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
33m

Marine Protected Area: West Dorset

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 MOIDART

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 MOIDART

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