PHILOTIS
Protected Area
Arfordir Penrhyn Angle / Angle Peninsula Coast
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - PHILOTIS offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Philotis isn’t a shallow splash, so bring your deep cert and good gas management. This 122-metre steamship, sunk in 1940, lies upright at 49 metres, a vast, dark shape rising out of the seabed. We love the sheer scale of her; you can spend an entire dive exploring the bow, then come back to spend another on the stern. The twin boilers are still prominent, standing proud and offering plenty of nooks for conger eels to eye you from. Her triple-expansion engine is also quite something to behold. We’ve seen huge shoals of pouting hanging off the mast structure, and the deck plates are often covered in jewel anemones, a pop of colour against the muted steel. Drop onto her on a calm day with good visibility, and you’ll find yourself truly immersed in history. It's a proper wreck diver's dive, challenging but immensely rewarding.
Typical PHILOTIS Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 49m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for PHILOTIS
PHILOTIS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for PHILOTIS, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (50.44, -2.73) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
17°C
62°F · Range: 15.1–17.5°C
Air Temperature
13°C
56°F
Wind Speed
8.14 m/s
15.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1011 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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