REDVERS BULLER - Cornwall & Devon

The Redvers Buller is one of our favourites in Lyme Bay. She’s a dredger, sunk in 1932, and sits perfectly upright on a sandy seabed at 15 metres. That makes her a great dive for anyone with a PADI Open Water certification or above, though we'd recommend some decent buoyancy control. You can swim right through the holds, which are often packed with bib and pouting. We love to poke around the collapsed accommodation block at the stern, where conger eels have made themselves at home, peering out from rusty pipes. The bow section has some great structure too, with the anchor chains draped over the side and often a decent gathering of wrasse picking at the growth. Look closely at the deck plating, especially on a sunny day, and you’ll spot jewel anemones glowing like tiny stained-glass windows. Visibility here can swing a bit, but on a good day, when the sun penetrates the green water, the atmosphere inside the holds is genuinely cool. It’s a proper historical wreck that feels very much alive.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
51.365135, -3.133667
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
15m

Marine Protected Area: Flat Holm

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

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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 REDVERS BULLER

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