SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY)
Protected Area
Stackpole Quay - Trewent Point
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) - SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Sovereign, a sailing vessel that met its end in 1890 after colliding with the SS Highgate, rests at a hefty 50 metres off the coast of Cornwall and Devon. This deep wreck dive is a serious undertaking, certainly not for the casually inclined. What remains of the 61-metre hull, built in Nova Scotia, is now home to the usual suspects of the UK’s deeper wrecks: expect to spot conger eels peeking from dark corners and dense aggregations of jewel anemones clinging to exposed metal. Given the depth and the often challenging conditions of the English Channel, this site is best suited for technical divers comfortable with limited visibility and strong currents. It's a dive for those who appreciate maritime history and the quiet solitude of the deep.
Typical SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY) 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 50m 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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY)
SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SOVEREIGN (POSSIBLY), 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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