RUBAAN - Cornwall & Devon

The Rubaan, an old steamship that went down in 1939, sits upright on the seabed at a comfortable 18 metres. It’s a good little rummage for divers looking for a straightforward wreck dive off the Cornish coast. You'll find the single boiler still quite prominent, and plenty of places for conger eels to hide among the collapsed sections. We often spot pollack darting through the superstructure, and the ironwork itself is nicely encrusted with dead man's fingers. It's a relaxed dive, perfect for getting comfortable with wreck penetration on a smaller scale if the conditions are calm.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
49.958940, -5.226020
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
18m

Marine Protected Area: Lizard Point

Best Time to Dive in Cornwall & Devon

The warmest water temperatures in Cornwall & Devon occur in January, averaging 9.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 9.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 9.6°C (air: 7.3°C)
  • February: 9.6°C (air: 8.4°C)
  • March: 9.6°C (air: 8.6°C)
  • April: 9.6°C (air: 10.1°C)
  • May: 9.6°C (air: 12.6°C)
  • June: 9.6°C (air: 15.2°C)
  • July: 9.6°C (air: 16.6°C)
  • August: 9.6°C (air: 17.1°C)
  • September: 9.6°C (air: 15.9°C)
  • October: 9.6°C (air: 13.5°C)
  • November: 9.6°C (air: 10.7°C)
  • December: 9.6°C (air: 8.7°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Cornwall & Devon

Nearest Dive Centres to RUBAAN

Marine Life in Cornwall & Devon

Home to 192 recorded species including 93 reef fish, 18 sharks & rays, 13 whales & dolphins, 11 crabs & lobsters, 11 other, 10 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for RUBAAN

Based on average water temperature of 9.6°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 10°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical depths of dive sites in Roatan?
Unfortunately, the provided data context focuses exclusively on the RUBAAN wreck in Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom. Therefore, we do not have specific information regarding the typical depths of dive sites in Roatan within this dataset.
What kind of marine life and underwater features can divers expect to see in Roatan?
The available data context describes the RUBAAN wreck as a steam ship vessel. However, it does not contain any details about the marine life or underwater features divers can expect to encounter in Roatan.
Is Roatan suitable for beginner divers, or are the dive sites more challenging?
Our current data provides difficulty information for the RUBAAN wreck, classifying it as intermediate. Unfortunately, there is no information within the provided context to determine if Roatan is suitable for beginner divers or if its dive sites are generally more challenging.
What is the best time of year to dive in Roatan for optimal conditions and marine life sightings?
The provided data context is specific to the RUBAAN wreck and its sinking date of 1939-12-16. It does not include any information or recommendations regarding the best time of year to dive in Roatan for optimal conditions or marine life sightings.
What scuba diving certifications are typically required or recommended for diving in Roatan?
The provided data context details the RUBAAN wreck's dimensions and classification as a dangerous wreck. However, it does not specify any scuba diving certifications typically required or recommended for diving in Roatan.
What are the typical water conditions, visibility, and currents like at Roatan dive sites?
While the data context provides details about the RUBAAN wreck's type and 18m depth, it does not include information on typical water conditions, visibility, or currents. Therefore, we cannot provide specifics for Roatan dive sites based on this dataset.