U 741
Protected Area
Dolphin Head Highly Protected Marine Area
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) - U 741 offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dropping onto the U 741, you hit the bow first, often the best preserved part of this German Type VIIC U-boat. She’s deep, sitting upright at 52 metres, so this isn't a casual splash-in. We've found the conning tower still identifiable, a stark silhouette against the open water, even if decades of current have taken their toll. You’ll weave past torpedo tubes, now home to plump conger eels, and spot spider crabs scuttling over corroded metal. The scale of her, 67 metres long, gives you a sense of history down there, a moment frozen in 1944. It's a dive for those who appreciate military history and can manage the depth.
Typical U 741 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 52m 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 U 741
U 741 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for U 741, 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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