STANCREST
Protected Area
South of Portland
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) - STANCREST offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Stancrest, a steamship sunk in 1937, offers a substantial dive for those keen on exploring a piece of maritime history off the Cornwall coast. Lying at 46 metres, this wreck dive is one for experienced cold-water divers, demanding good buoyancy and planning. We found a good sense of its original structure still evident, with the hull providing plenty of shadowy nooks where conger eels lurk, and the occasional dogfish rests on the seabed nearby. You’ll often spot schools of pouting weaving through the skeletal framework, a testament to how quickly these wrecks become artificial reefs. It's a challenging but rewarding dive, best tackled on a slack tide to properly appreciate the scale of the vessel.
Typical STANCREST 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 46m 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 STANCREST
STANCREST Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for STANCREST, 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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