ROYSTONS FREEDOM
Protected Area
East of Start 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) - ROYSTONS FREEDOM offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dropping onto the Roystons Freedom, you’re met with the ghostly silhouette of a sailing vessel, which went down rather dramatically in 1979 when its hull gave way to an "unidentified underwater object." It sits deep, around 51 meters, making it one for experienced divers comfortable with deeper profiles and potentially colder waters. The wreck itself has become a haven; we’ve often found conger eels peeking from crevices and large schools of pollack circling the masts. Penetration is probably not the main draw here, but the sheer scale of the vessel, and imagining its final moments, makes for a captivating dive.
Typical ROYSTONS FREEDOM 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 51m 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 ROYSTONS FREEDOM
ROYSTONS FREEDOM Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ROYSTONS FREEDOM, 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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