PAS (C.182) - Cornwall & Devon

The PAS wreck, a lighter vessel sunk in 1971, sits upright at 46 metres. It’s a proper deep dive, one for the experienced cold-water wreckies amongst us. We love the way it looms out of the green, often with that slightly eerie visibility that only a good UK wreck can offer. It’s not huge, but it's remarkably intact for its age and depth. Drop down the line and you’ll find decks draped in plumose anemones, their white tentacles swaying with the gentle surge. Keep an eye out for conger eels peering from every dark recess; they’re often surprisingly large here. You can swim through the holds, a straightforward penetration for those with the right training, and it really feels like stepping back in time. We always suggest aiming for a slack tide dive; the currents can pick up and make the depth feel even more challenging. It’s a great example of how a relatively simple wreck can become a vibrant, living reef.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.433920, -2.476308
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
46m

Marine Protected Area: South of Portland

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 PAS (C.182)

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 PAS (C.182)

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