TRITO
Protected Area
South of Portland
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) - TRITO offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The TRITO, a steamship sunk in 1940, lies at a respectable 53 metres in the often-turbulent waters off Cornwall and Devon. She’s a proper deep dive, so bring your experience and your drysuit. What you find is a robust wreck, measuring 70.4m long, still largely intact and offering plenty of penetration opportunities for those with the right training. Schools of cod and pollock often hover above the deck, sometimes so thick they obscure the bow completely. Look for dogfish resting in the holds and conger eels peeking from beneath twisted metal plates. It's a dive that rewards careful exploration, a true piece of maritime history for the keen wreck diver.
Typical TRITO 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 53m 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for TRITO
TRITO Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TRITO, 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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