NURNBERG - Cornwall & Devon

The Nurnberg sits deep off the Cornish coast, a serious dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts. This isn't a casual peek. We're talking 59 metres to the deck, meaning diligent gas planning is key. The light cruiser lies largely intact, a testament to her robust German engineering, despite being sunk as a target in 1922. Descending onto her massive hull, you get a real sense of scale. She’s 151 metres long, a huge dark shape emerging from the blue. Our favourite part has to be exploring the gun turrets, still largely in place, draped in dead man's fingers and anemones. Look for conger eels lurking in the deeper recesses of the superstructure. Visibility here can be excellent on a good day, but it’s still a deep, dark dive, so good lights are non-negotiable. You’ll feel the cold, even in a drysuit, so decent thermal protection is a must. This wreck gives a powerful insight into naval history and the sheer destructive force she once represented, now a silent home to critters.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.136200, -1.695633
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
59m

Marine Protected Area: Wight-Barfleur Reef

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 NURNBERG

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