STANLEY FORCE
Protected Area
Gouliot Caves and Headland, Sark
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) - STANLEY FORCE offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Stanley Force, a steamship that went down in 1953, sits at around 30 metres off the coast of Cornwall. It's a proper wreck dive, with enough structure remaining to give you a good sense of its past life. We’ve found conger eels tucked into the darker crevices and plenty of wrasse darting through the broken plating. Visibility can be a bit hit or miss here, typical of the UK, but on a good day, the atmosphere is quite something. It's a solid choice for divers comfortable at depth who appreciate a bit of history beneath the waves.
Typical STANLEY FORCE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 30m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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 STANLEY FORCE
STANLEY FORCE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for STANLEY FORCE, 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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