OUSE (POSSIBLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The Ouse is one of those wrecks that really rewards a bit of preparation. She’s deep, sitting on the seabed at 55 metres, so you’ll need your trimix cert and a steady head for deep diving. We’ve found her at her best in late summer, when the thermocline pushes down and the top 10-15 metres offer decent light before the deeper gloom sets in. What we love about the Ouse is her intactness. Built in 1911, she went down in 1940, and time has treated her relatively gently. You can still make out the twin boilers, a huge presence in the bow section, and the triple expansion engine is a fantastic exploration. The cargo holds are open, often filled with conger eels – we’ve seen some absolute monsters lurking in the shadows. Look for the anemones blanketing the deck plates, vibrant against the dark metal. It’s a deep, challenging dive, but for experienced wreck enthusiasts, she offers a profound sense of history.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.536600, -0.058883
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
55m

Marine Protected Area: Beachy Head West

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 OUSE (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 OUSE (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