RINGEN
Protected Area
Dolphin Head Highly Protected Marine Area
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) - RINGEN offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Ringen, a steamship sunk in 1944 on passage to the Normandy beaches, lies at 48 metres, making it a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts. This isn't a bright, colourful reef, but a historical journey. You’ll find the wreck itself, still largely intact, a somber steel skeleton attracting shoals of pouting and conger eels that have made its holds their home. The deep setting means limited bottom time, so plan your descent and exploration carefully to appreciate this piece of wartime history.
Typical RINGEN 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 48m 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for RINGEN
RINGEN Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for RINGEN, 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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