SPYRIDION VAGLIANO
Protected Area
The Manacles
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) - SPYRIDION VAGLIANO offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Spyridion Vagliano sits in around 15 metres, making it a good wreck for those looking for something a bit more substantial without the extreme depth. Built in 1883, she went down in 1890, so time and the sea have really started to break her up. You'll find two large boilers still quite prominent, which are always a good focal point for nudibranchs and anemones. The rest of the hull is largely dispersed, but there are plenty of nooks and crannies to peer into, often revealing scorpionfish or a lobster. It’s a classic Cornwall wreck dive, best on a calm day with good visibility, allowing you to really appreciate the skeletal remains.
Typical SPYRIDION VAGLIANO Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
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 SPYRIDION VAGLIANO
Dive shops near SPYRIDION VAGLIANO
Porthkerris Divers
DiveUK
Seaways Diving
Karleyth Diving Ltd.
Viewpoint Diving Centre
Wavecrest Scuba
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SPYRIDION VAGLIANO
SPYRIDION VAGLIANO Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SPYRIDION VAGLIANO, 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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