NORTHVILLE (POSSIBLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The *Northville* is a serious wreck dive, not one for the faint of heart or those without proper experience. Lying deep at 40 metres, she’s a big steamship, over 90 metres long, that went down in 1918. We love the challenge here, the way the history settles around you as you descend into the often gloomy Cornish waters. You’ll spot her two huge boilers first, hulking metal cylinders encrusted with dead man’s fingers and anemones. The triple-expansion engine is still largely intact, a magnificent piece of engineering now home to conger eels and squat lobsters. Our favourite part is pushing into the deeper sections, where the light fades even further and you really feel the scale of the vessel. The deck plating has collapsed in places, creating swim-throughs that demand good buoyancy and a cool head. Visibility here can be tricky, often 10-15 metres, but that just adds to the atmospheric dive. It suits experienced wreck divers who appreciate a dive with real weight and a story to tell.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.407530, -3.410150
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
40m

Marine Protected Area: Berry Head to Sharkham Point

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 NORTHVILLE (POSSIBLY)

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 NORTHVILLE (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