REDLINE NO.1
Protected Area
Kelsey Head
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) - REDLINE NO.1 offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Redline No.1 is a proper deep dive, sitting at 51 metres, making it one for experienced tech divers with the right kit. This tanker, built just a year before she sank in 1925, flipped over in a nasty storm off Trevose Head. We love a wreck with a story, and the Redline’s is a tragic one, taking nine lives with her. When you drop down, the visibility in this part of the Channel can be hit or miss, but on a good day, the wreck reveals herself slowly from the gloom. She’s not massive, 36.6 metres long, but what’s left is surprisingly intact in places, considering the weather that sank her. We’d suggest focusing your exploration on the midships, where the structure is most defined, and you often find the best invertebrate life – colourful jewel anemones clinging to the plates, and often a conger eel or two peeking from a dark hole. It’s a quiet, atmospheric dive, perfect for those who appreciate history and the slow reclamation of steel by the sea.
Typical REDLINE NO.1 Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 51m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to REDLINE NO.1
Dive shops near REDLINE NO.1
Dive Newquay
Wavecrest Scuba
Seaways Diving
Harlyn Dive School
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
DiveUK
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for REDLINE NO.1
REDLINE NO.1 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for REDLINE NO.1, 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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