PRIMO ?
Protected Area
St Gothian Sands
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) - PRIMO ? offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Primo, what a wreck. This old steamship, sunk back in 1918, isn't one of those pristine, upright behemoths. Instead, you'll find her well-broken, spread out across the seabed at 26 metres. We love how the sheer force of the years has sculpted her, transforming her hull plates into twisted, metal abstract art. It’s a proper rummage, a fascinating hunt for recognisable features amongst the debris. We’d suggest heading out on a neap tide for the best conditions, as currents can pick up. Look for the triple expansion engine, it’s often the most intact section and a great focal point. The hold sections are largely collapsed but still offer some overhead exploration for suitably experienced divers. You’ll spend your time here exploring the scattered pieces, spotting conger eels lurking in shadowed corners and colourful jewel anemones clinging to every surface. This is a dive for those who appreciate history and enjoy piecing together a story from the scattered fragments beneath the waves.
Typical PRIMO ? Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 26m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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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Dive shops near PRIMO ?
Wavecrest Scuba
Seaways Diving
Dive Newquay
DiveUK
Porthkerris Divers
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for PRIMO ?
PRIMO ? Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for PRIMO ?, 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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