U1195
Protected Area
Utopia
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) - U1195 offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Diving the U1195 off Cornwall is a proper UK wreck dive, dark and moody, just how we like them. It’s a Type VIIC U-boat, sunk in 1945, and she’s mostly intact, lying on her side. You can still make out the conning tower and the torpedo tubes, which is always a thrill. Expect plenty of squat lobsters tucked into every crevice, plus wrasse and pollock darting through the superstructure. It's a dive for those who appreciate history and the atmosphere of a cold water wreck, rather than a vibrant reef. A good dive when the visibility cooperates, which can be hit or miss with these deeper wrecks.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Sussex Diving & Leisure
Mulberry Marine Experiences CIC
In2 Diving
Abyss Scuba School
Andark Diving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for U1195
U1195 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for U1195, 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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