TWILIGHT WATER - Cornwall & Devon

Twilight Water isn't a dive you just stumble upon; it’s one you plan for. This trawler, resting upright at 60 metres, is for experienced technical divers keen on a deeper wreck exploration. We love the way the light fades to an inky blue as you descend, making the wreck’s silhouette emerge from the gloom. The ship itself feels substantial, a working vessel now utterly reclaimed by the sea. Shoals of bib and pouting hang in the holds, flickering in the torchlight, and we’ve often spotted conger eels peeking from beneath plates of twisted metal. Exploring the wheelhouse, if you're comfortable with penetration, offers a real sense of the ship’s past life. Our advice? Pick a day with minimal surge and aim for slack tide; the currents down here can be tricky, but the reward of this undisturbed deep wreck is absolutely worth the effort.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.080200, -4.972267
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
60m

Marine Protected Area: The Manacles

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)

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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 TWILIGHT WATER

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