NORTH SEA (PROBABLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The *North Sea (Probably)* isn't your average lump of metal on the seabed. This 82-meter steamship, down since 1917, is a proper expedition dive at 54 meters. We love the sheer scale of it, and the way the superstructure still hints at its former life. You'll drop onto the deck, often in decent visibility for this part of the world, and immediately pick out the two huge boilers, a real focal point. Exploring the engine room is a highlight. The triple-expansion engine is still largely intact, a testament to its robust construction. Look for conger eels here, they’re often quite large and territorial. Our favourite part is following the cargo holds forward, where squat lobsters and crabs pick their way across the plates. The wreck attracts schooling pollack and often a few inquisitive dogfish patrol the edges. It’s a dive for experienced deep divers comfortable with deco, offering a real sense of history and some excellent temperate water marine life.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.176083, -3.751883
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
54m

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)

Nearby Dive Sites in Cornwall & Devon

Nearest Dive Centres to NORTH SEA (PROBABLY)

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 NORTH SEA (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