TOIRETTE - Cornwall & Devon

Toirette isn't your average trawl net snag. This wreck, sunk in a collision back in '73, sits upright and largely intact at 35 metres, making it a proper deep dive for those comfortable with their buoyancy. We love the way she’s settled, upright and proud, a dark silhouette against the often moody green-blue of the English Channel. Drop down and you'll find the main deck still surprisingly coherent, with a ghostly quality from the fishing gear draped over her. Keep an eye out for the big conger eels tucked into any dark crevice, thick as a diver's thigh, and the occasional lobster peeking from beneath a rusted plate. The vis here can be temperamental, but when it clears, the Toirette offers a glimpse into a working vessel abruptly silenced, her internal spaces waiting for careful exploration. It's a proper wreck dive, perfect for experienced cold water divers who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a current, which can pick up, so plan your slack water window carefully.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
49.582333, -0.668000
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
35m

Best Time to Dive in Cornwall & Devon

The warmest water temperatures in Cornwall & Devon occur in January, averaging 9.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 9.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 9.6°C (air: 7.3°C)
  • February: 9.6°C (air: 8.4°C)
  • March: 9.6°C (air: 8.6°C)
  • April: 9.6°C (air: 10.1°C)
  • May: 9.6°C (air: 12.6°C)
  • June: 9.6°C (air: 15.2°C)
  • July: 9.6°C (air: 16.6°C)
  • August: 9.6°C (air: 17.1°C)
  • September: 9.6°C (air: 15.9°C)
  • October: 9.6°C (air: 13.5°C)
  • November: 9.6°C (air: 10.7°C)
  • December: 9.6°C (air: 8.7°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Cornwall & Devon

Nearest Dive Centres to TOIRETTE

Marine Life in Cornwall & Devon

Home to 192 recorded species including 93 reef fish, 18 sharks & rays, 13 whales & dolphins, 11 crabs & lobsters, 11 other, 10 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for TOIRETTE

Based on average water temperature of 9.6°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 10°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories