NY-EEASTEYR - Cornwall & Devon

NY-EEASTEYR is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to in Cornwall. It’s the ex-Holstein, a wooden fishing vessel that went down in 1980, and there’s just something about a timber wreck that feels different, more organic than steel. Dropping down, you’ll find her sitting upright at 26 metres, largely intact, which is always a bonus. We love exploring the wheelhouse, though it’s getting a bit more fragile these days. The real draw, for us, is the way the marine life has completely reclaimed the wood. You’ll find walls of plumose anemones, often swaying gently with the surge, and the nooks and crannies are packed with conger eels – we’ve seen some absolute monsters here. Keep an eye out for dogfish tucked into the sand nearby too. Visibility can be a bit hit or miss, typical for the English Channel, but even on an average day, the sheer density of life around the wreck makes it a rewarding dive. It's a proper wreck diver's wreck, best suited for those comfortable with deeper dives and a bit of current.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.660465, -0.360100
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
26m

Marine Protected Area: Kingmere

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 NY-EEASTEYR

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 NY-EEASTEYR

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