UC 92 (POSSIBLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The UC 92 (possibly) is a fascinating piece of history, and we love diving it more for the story than anything else. This German submarine, one of several allocated for experimental sinking after WWI, rests in a pretty accessible spot off the coast. The hull is still surprisingly intact in places, considering its age and how it ended up here. Dropping down, the first thing you notice is the way the light filters through the kelp, giving the whole scene an eerie, almost reverent feel. We’ve spent hours here just tracing the outline of the deck, imagining what it must have been like for the crew. You’ll find conger eels tucked into what’s left of the conning tower and velvet swimming crabs scuttling across the plates. It’s not a site for big pelagics, but for a quiet exploration of a historical relic, it’s superb. Our tip: go on a calm day; the visibility really makes a difference here, letting you appreciate the scale. Best suited for divers who appreciate wreck history and the quiet beauty of temperate water marine life.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.146976, -5.057153
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

Marine Protected Area: Swanpool

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 UC 92 (POSSIBLY)

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 UC 92 (POSSIBLY)

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