ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY)
Protected Area
South of Portland
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) - ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Romsdalen, we think, is a deep steamship that went down in 1917, now resting at 54 metres. She’s a good size at 91.4 metres long, built in 1895, and you can still pick out her two large boilers and the triple expansion engine block, standing proud. For those comfortable at depth, exploring the bow and stern sections reveals compartments now home to conger eels and squat lobsters tucked into the nooks. It’s a proper wreck dive for experienced folk, offering a real sense of history.
Typical ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY) 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 54m 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 ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY)
ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ROMSDALEN (PROBABLY), 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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