SHOAL FISHER
Protected Area
Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay
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) - SHOAL FISHER offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Shoal Fisher, a motor vessel sunk in 1941, rests at a good 57 metres, making it one for the more experienced wreck divers among us. Built in 1937, her welded construction is still apparent in places, even after all these years on the seabed. We found her engine room particularly interesting, a four-cylinder oil engine still largely in situ, attracting conger eels and squat lobsters. While the depth is significant, the wreck itself is quite intact for her age and location, offering decent penetration for those suitably trained and equipped. It's a proper British wreck dive, dark and often cold, but rewarding for those who appreciate maritime history and the hardy life that makes these structures home.
Typical SHOAL FISHER 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 57m 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to SHOAL FISHER
Dive shops near SHOAL FISHER
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
Viewpoint Diving Centre
DiveUK
Seaways Diving
Porthkerris Divers
Scuba 2000
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SHOAL FISHER
SHOAL FISHER Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SHOAL FISHER, 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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