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

The *Queenswood* isn’t one of those wrecks you just stumble upon; she demands a bit of planning, sitting out in the open, exposed to the Channel’s moods. But when conditions align – and we're talking a calm day, maybe even a slack tide for the best experience – she delivers a dive that really gets under your skin. We love descending onto her, seeing the boilers loom first, often draped in dead men’s fingers, which glow in your torch beam. Her structure, while broken, still has plenty to explore. You can poke around the collapsed bows, seeing where the metal has twisted and buckled over the century. Shoals of bib often hang around the more sheltered sections, darting into the gloom as you approach. Our favourite part has to be tracing the length of the hull, picturing her as she was, even with the damage. It’s a proper wreck dive for those who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a current sometimes.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.951965, -4.642200
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
32m

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 QUEENSWOOD (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 QUEENSWOOD (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