RFA HUNGERFORD (POSSIBLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The RFA Hungerford, or what we strongly suspect is her, offers a proper deep wreck dive off the Devon coast. Dropping down to 36 metres, it’s a dive for those comfortable with depth and a bit of history. We love the sheer scale of her; at 128 metres long, you’re never going to see it all on one dive, which just makes you want to come back. When we’ve been down, the bow section is always our favourite, rising impressively from the seabed. You can often make out the massive anchor chains, and it’s here that conger eels like to poke their heads out from the darker recesses. Visibility can be a typical Cornish mixed bag, but on a good day, the light filters down, illuminating the anemones and dead man’s fingers that blanket the structure. Look closely for edible crabs scuttling in the shadows and lobsters tucked into any available crevice. It’s a rewarding dive for advanced wreck enthusiasts keen on exploring a significant piece of maritime history.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.511750, -0.660250
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
36m

Marine Protected Area: Offshore Overfalls

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 HUNGERFORD (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 RFA HUNGERFORD (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