PROSPERITY (STERN SECTION) - Cornwall & Devon

Alright, the *Prosperity* stern section. Now this one, we love it for a quick, impactful dive. Sitting in just six metres of water off the Lizard, it’s not about depth or exotic corals, but about immersion in history and the sheer quantity of local marine life. You’ll drop onto a substantial piece of metal, the stern of a 98-metre motor vessel that went down in '74 after engine trouble. What you get here is a proper wreck experience without the deco. We always find the propeller and rudder surprisingly intact. They just loom out of the murk, covered in dead man's fingers and anemones. Look for the massive schooling pollack darting through the structure, and conger eels peeking out of every crevice. Our pick for a sunny afternoon, when the light really penetrates and brings out the colours on the encrusted steel. It’s perfect for open water divers looking for a genuine wreck dive that’s accessible and full of character. Just keep an eye on the tides; a slack water dive makes all the difference here.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
49.473750, -2.641383
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
6m

Marine Protected Area: Gouliot Caves and Headland, Sark

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 PROSPERITY (STERN SECTION)

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 PROSPERITY (STERN SECTION)

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