ROYAL ANNE GALLEY
Protected Area
Lizard Point
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) - ROYAL ANNE GALLEY offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Royal Anne Galley, lost to a storm off The Lizard in 1721, sits in a shallow, often lively spot. At just two metres, this is less a dive and more a snorkel or very calm shore entry on a good day. We’ve found scattered timbers, often half-buried in shifting sand, with crabs scuttling amongst them and small blennies darting into crevices. It’s a site for history buffs who appreciate the subtle details of an ancient wreck, rather than those seeking big schools of fish. Visibility can be hit or miss, so pick your day carefully, aiming for slack water on a high tide if you can.
Typical ROYAL ANNE GALLEY Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to ROYAL ANNE GALLEY
Dive shops near ROYAL ANNE GALLEY
Porthkerris Divers
DiveUK
Seaways Diving
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
Wavecrest Scuba
Viewpoint Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ROYAL ANNE GALLEY
ROYAL ANNE GALLEY Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ROYAL ANNE GALLEY, 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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