SHAD THAMES
Protected Area
Bristol Channel Approaches / Dynesfeydd Môr Hafren
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) - SHAD THAMES offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dropping onto the Shad Thames, you’re met with a surprisingly intact steamship, considering she went down in 1918. Her stern, where the machinery is located, sits deeper at 45m. We’ve found the bow section to be a little shallower and often the first part to come into view. You can see the single boiler and the compound expansion engine pretty clearly, still very much part of the wreck’s structure. Over the years, she’s become a home for a good variety of fish, conger eels tucked into crevices, and we’ve even spotted a few lobsters scuttling across the deck plates. This site is definitely one for those who appreciate a bit of maritime history and don’t mind a deeper dive in cooler waters.
Typical SHAD THAMES 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 45m 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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Harlyn Dive School
Scuba 2000
Dive Newquay
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SHAD THAMES
SHAD THAMES Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SHAD THAMES, 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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