OLE KYNDE - Cornwall & Devon

Ole Kynde, just off the Cornish coast, is a proper treat for wreck divers who appreciate a bit of history. She was a wooden trawler, repurposed as a pleasure boat, that came to grief back in '76. Now she lies in shallow water, a fantastic playground at just 10 metres. We love how accessible she is; it's a great spot for those getting into wreck diving, or for experienced folk who want to potter about without deep decompression limits. The wreck itself is beautifully broken up, a mosaic of timber and metal that’s really softened with age. You can trace her lines, imagining her journey from trawler to yacht. Inside, where the hull has collapsed, we often find conger eels peering out from gaps, their thick bodies camouflaged against the dark wood. Look closely at the ribs of the boat and you'll see tiny jewel anemones, brilliant orange and pink, catching the light. Our favourite time to dive Ole Kynde is on a calm, sunny day with a slack tide – the visibility can be surprisingly good then, and the light penetration really brings out the colours on the wreck. It's not a deep, dramatic penetration dive, but rather a chance to intimately explore a piece of maritime heritage that’s gracefully blending back into the seabed, teeming with life.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
49.732334, -1.947167
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
10m

Marine Protected Area: Gouliot Caves and Headland, Sark

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 OLE KYNDE

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 OLE KYNDE

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