OCKLINGE - Cornwall & Devon

The Ocklinge, lost to the Manacles in 1932, is one of those Cornish wrecks that always gives us something new. We love dropping onto her on a calm day, when the light pushes down through the green water and really brings out the scale of her remains. She’s pretty broken up now, an 82-metre steamship, but the scattered plates and twisted girders have formed an incredible landscape for marine life. You’ll find walls of plumose anemones, their white tentacles catching the current, and lobsters peering out from every crevice. Our favourite spot is usually around the bow section, where the structure is still quite defined and conger eels are often lurking in the gloom. It’s a site that rewards multiple visits and a slow pace, letting your eyes adjust to the details. We’d suggest diving her on a neap tide for the best visibility and a more relaxed exploration.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.033783, -5.067517
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

Marine Protected Area: The Manacles

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 OCKLINGE

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 OCKLINGE

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