TAKU
Protected Area
Tennyson
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) - TAKU offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Taku, a yacht that went down after a run-in with the schooner Albatross back in ‘76, sits upright on the seabed at 34 metres. We’ve found her to be a pretty straightforward dive for those comfortable with deeper wrecks, often with decent visibility when the conditions are right. You can swim through parts of the superstructure, poking around cabins where lobsters now peer out, and the hull is covered in plumose anemones, creating a soft, colourful carpet. It’s a compelling piece of local history, home to a surprising number of wrasse and blennies darting amongst the wreckage.
Typical TAKU Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (34m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced 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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Dive shops near TAKU
TAL Scuba Ltd.
Divers Down
Mayim Mermaid Academy
Dorset Diving Services
Andark Diving
In2 Diving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for TAKU
TAKU Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TAKU, 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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