RFA GREEN RANGER - Cornwall & Devon

The RFA Green Ranger, well, it’s a bit of a story, isn't it? Lost in a brutal NNE Force 8 gale, she ended up beam-on against the rocks at Longpeak back in '62. What’s left isn't a deep plunge, which we actually appreciate sometimes. Instead, you get a sprawling, broken wreck, largely concentrated in the shallows. We love picking through the scattered plates and twisted metal, imagining the force that tore her apart. Visibility here can be a lottery, like much of the UK coast. On a calm day, though, when the sun penetrates the green water, the sight of the hull plates draped in kelp is something else. You'll often find conger eels tucked into the larger sections, their heads peeking out from shadows. Ballan wrasse are everywhere, darting between the rusty frames. It’s an ideal site for a relaxed poke-around, good for those who enjoy wreck diving but aren't chasing extreme depths. Our favourite time to dive it is on a slack tide, gives you more time to really explore the broken sections without fighting the current.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.978840, -4.536117
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

Marine Protected Area: Marsland to Clovelly Coast

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 RFA GREEN RANGER

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 RFA GREEN RANGER

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