ROSEHILL
Protected Area
Whitsand and Looe Bay
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) - ROSEHILL offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Rosehill, a steamship torpedoed in 1917, now rests at 26 metres off the Cornish coast. What you’ll find here is a substantial wreck, broken but still impressive. We usually drop onto the midship section, where her two large boilers are prominent, often swathed in plumose anemones. Look for conger eels tucked into crevices within the engine room remains, and ling frequently cruise the deeper sections. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and the way the sea reclaims these old vessels, transforming them into thriving artificial reefs. Visibility can be typical for UK waters, so plan for a good day.
Typical ROSEHILL Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 26m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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 ROSEHILL
Dive shops near ROSEHILL
Dive Looe
Plymouth Diving Centre
Sound Diving Limited
Scuba 2000
Viewpoint Diving Centre
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ROSEHILL
ROSEHILL Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ROSEHILL, 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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