STROMBUS (PART OF)(PROBABLY)
Protected Area
Blackpill, Swansea
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) - STROMBUS (PART OF)(PROBABLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Strombus, or what’s left of her, offers a classic Cornish wreck dive. This steamship, sunk in 1940, now lies broken, her 125-meter frame scattered across the seabed. We often find her plates and ribs forming mini-canyons and overhangs, perfect for sheltering lobster and conger eels. Visibility can be a typical UK lottery, but on a good day, exploring the remains of her engine room or boiler section feels like stepping back into maritime history. It’s a site that rewards multiple dives, each one revealing a new detail or a different resident school of bib. We'd suggest this one for divers comfortable with colder water and perhaps a touch of current, looking for a bit of exploration rather than a pristine intact wreck.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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STROMBUS (PART OF)(PROBABLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for STROMBUS (PART OF)(PROBABLY), 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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