UNITY
Protected Area
Mermaid's Pool to Rowden Gut
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) - UNITY offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The UNITY, a trawler resting in Bideford Bay, offers a straightforward wreck dive. At a maximum depth of 8m, it's very accessible, making it a good option for newer wreck divers or those looking for a relaxed outing. We've found the single boiler and triple expansion engine are still distinct features, giving you a real sense of the vessel's past. Despite its "dangerous wreck" classification by Lloyd's, which mostly refers to navigation hazards, the site itself is fairly compact and easy to navigate. Keep an eye out for the local wrasse and crabs that have made the encrusted metal their home – they add a good splash of colour to the metal framework.
Typical UNITY Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for UNITY
UNITY Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for UNITY, 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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