REDESMERE - Cornwall & Devon

The *Redesmere* is a proper piece of history, resting upright on the seabed at 35 metres. We love a wreck with a story, and this steamship, sunk in 1917, certainly has one. Dropping down, you’ll find the bow section relatively intact, often swathed in schools of pollack darting through the superstructure. Our favourite part is navigating the twin boilers – they’re huge, really giving you a sense of the ship’s scale. Look closely and you’ll spot colourful jewel anemones clinging to the metal, and often a grumpy conger eel peering from a dark recess. It’s a dive for those comfortable with deeper UK waters and a bit of overhead environment, rewarding divers with genuine exploration rather than just a glimpse. We’d suggest a good torch; it gets dark down there, even on a sunny day.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.480778, -1.353585
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
35m

Marine Protected Area: Compton Chine to Steephill Cove

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 REDESMERE

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 REDESMERE

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