SELKIE - Cornwall & Devon

The Selkie, a yacht sunk back in 1959, sits at a depth of 35 metres, making it a dive for those comfortable with deeper wrecks. We love its intact shape; you can still clearly make out the bow and stern, a real testament to its relatively gentle descent. Sunlight struggles to reach down here, giving the wreck an eerie, atmospheric feel, especially when you catch a glint off a porthole. For us, the real draw is the way the Selkie has become an artificial reef. You’ll spot conger eels peeking out from darker corners, often quite large ones. Dogfish commonly rest on the sand nearby, almost perfectly camouflaged. We find it’s best dived on a slack tide, otherwise, the current can make exploring the decks a bit of a workout. It’s a quiet wreck, often just you and the marine life.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.470310, -2.223556
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
35m

Marine Protected Area: South Dorset

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 SELKIE

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 SELKIE

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