PIKEPOOL (PROBABLY) - Cornwall & Devon

PIKEPOOL (PROBABLY) is a fantastic deep wreck for experienced divers, a proper expedition down to 59 metres. We love the sheer scale of the thing. She’s a big steamer, 105 metres long, and lies relatively intact considering her age and depth. Dropping down, you’ll start to pick out the massive boilers and the triple expansion engine, still remarkably identifiable. The fun really starts as you navigate the main deck, often surrounded by schools of pouting, so thick they almost obscure the superstructure. Look out for conger eels tucked into every dark crevice, their heads poking out with a wary glance. We’d suggest bringing a good torch – not just for penetration, but to really highlight the colours of the jewel anemones that carpet sections of the wreck, a surprising pop of orange and pink in the gloom. It’s a serious dive, so excellent buoyancy and gas planning are non-negotiable. Don't rush it; there's a lot to see if you take your time.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
51.528965, -5.209550
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
59m

Marine Protected Area: Skomer, Skokholm and the Seas off Pembrokeshire / Sgomer, Sgogwm a Moroedd Penfro

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 PIKEPOOL (PROBABLY)

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 PIKEPOOL (PROBABLY)

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