The Gertrude Wreck
Protected Area
Chesil Beach and Stennis Ledges
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) - The Gertrude Wreck offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Gertrude lies off the Devon coast, a solid piece of history now home to plenty of marine activity. It’s a respectable wreck, broken enough to offer swim-throughs and sheltered nooks without feeling too dangerous for those with a bit of wreck experience. We've often found conger eels tucked into the deeper sections, and the metalwork itself is covered in dead man's fingers and anemones. Visibility can be hit or miss in the UK, but on a good day, the light through the deck plating is genuinely atmospheric. It’s a dive we'd recommend for divers comfortable with a chillier UK dive and keen to explore a well-established artificial reef.
Typical The Gertrude Wreck Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
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 Beyond Limited
Old Harbour Dive Centre
Divers Down
Dorset Diving Services
Mayim Mermaid Academy
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Gertrude Wreck
The Gertrude Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Gertrude Wreck, 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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