TASMANIA (POSSIBLY)
Protected Area
Start Point to Plymouth Sound & Eddystone
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) - TASMANIA (POSSIBLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *Tasmania* is a serious wreck, resting upright in 55m of water off the Lizard. This steamship, sunk in 1917, is massive at over 100m long, and it's largely intact. We've found the triple-expansion engine impressive, and the three boilers are still quite prominent. You’ll be diving a piece of history down here, and even without a long list of recorded species, we always spot conger eels in the nooks and crannies. This is one for experienced wreck divers comfortable with depth and colder UK conditions.
Typical TASMANIA (POSSIBLY) 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 55m 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to TASMANIA (POSSIBLY)
Dive shops near TASMANIA (POSSIBLY)
Sound Diving Limited
Plymouth Diving Centre
Dive Looe
Teign Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for TASMANIA (POSSIBLY)
TASMANIA (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TASMANIA (POSSIBLY), 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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