RIVERSDALE
Protected Area
Skerries Bank and Surrounds
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) - RIVERSDALE offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *Riversdale*, a steamship torpedoed in 1917, now rests upright at 41 metres, making it a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts. You’ll find her two boilers standing proud, with the triple expansion engine still largely intact, offering some fascinating penetration opportunities for those with the right training. Schools of pollock often swirl around the superstructure, and if you look closely, conger eels peer out from the darker recesses. It’s a proper deep wreck dive, often with decent visibility for the region, but expect brisk currents and plan your dive meticulously.
Typical RIVERSDALE 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 41m 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 RIVERSDALE
Dive shops near RIVERSDALE
Sound Diving Limited
Plymouth Diving Centre
Teign Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for RIVERSDALE
RIVERSDALE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for RIVERSDALE, 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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