POITIERS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The *Poitiers* is a seriously special wreck, a proper slice of history lying just off the Cornish coast. We love diving her because she’s not just a pile of metal, there’s a real sense of her past. She sits upright, largely intact, which always makes for a more evocative dive than a scattered debris field. You’ll drop down and often find the prop still visible, a huge, silent sentinel on the seabed at 22 metres. As you explore, keep an eye out for conger eels poking their heads from every crevice and the huge plumose anemones that carpet parts of the structure, swaying gently in the current. We’ve had some fantastic dives here, the light filtering down through the often green-tinted water, illuminating the ghostly superstructure. It’s a site that suits experienced divers who appreciate wreck penetration, with plenty of swim-throughs if you know where to look. Best dived on a slack tide for comfort, otherwise the surge can make things a bit challenging.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.975870, -4.612916
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
22m

Marine Protected Area: Welcombe

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 POITIERS (PART OF)(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 POITIERS (PART OF)(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