MUDSTOMPER (PROBABLY) - Cornwall & Devon

Mudstomper (Probably) is a quirky little wreck, and we’re quite fond of it for a deep potter. Sunk in 1973 while under tow, this 16.8m dredger now sits upright at 60m, a surprisingly intact metal box. It’s not a dramatic collapse, but the superstructure is still recognisable, and you can poke around the remains of the wheelhouse. The real charm here is the sense of peaceful isolation at depth. Visibility often extends to 15-20m, allowing the subtle colours of the deep-water anemones to show their faces. Ling often lurk in the shadowed nooks, and we’ve seen some hefty conger eels coiled in what’s left of the engine room. It’s a site for experienced deep divers looking for something a bit different, a quiet exploration rather than an adrenaline rush. Our favourite time to dive it is on a slack tide, mid-week, to avoid any surface traffic.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.191235, -3.417633
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
60m

Marine Protected Area: Skerries Bank and Surrounds

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 MUDSTOMPER (PROBABLY)

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