SAINT SIMEON - Cornwall & Devon

The Saint Simeon isn't just another wreck; it's a deep dive into a proper ghost ship, sitting bolt upright at 57 metres. We absolutely love the eerie stillness down here, far removed from the surface chop. This trawler went down in rough weather in '85, and you can almost feel the chaos that led to her crew abandoning her. What you'll find is a well-preserved steel hull, remarkably intact for a wreck of its age and depth. We often spend our bottom time exploring the wheelhouse structure, keeping an eye out for conger eels peering from dark corners. Ling and cod are regular residents, often found lurking in the deeper holds, and the whole structure is covered in colourful jewel anemones, adding flashes of orange and pink to the otherwise monochromatic depths. It’s a challenging dive, obviously, best suited for experienced technical divers comfortable with deco obligations. Our top tip: aim for a day with minimal surface swell, it makes the long ascent a lot more bearable.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.200592, -4.301119
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
57m

Marine Protected Area: Rame Head

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)

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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 SAINT SIMEON

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