USKMOOR (PROBABLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The Uskmoor wreck, lying at 54 metres, is a serious dive, but a rewarding one for those with the training and experience. Dropping down onto her, you start to get a sense of her scale. We love the way she’s largely intact, with her boilers still standing proud, huge metal cylinders encrusted with plumose anemones that pulse gently in the current. Our favourite part is exploring the stern section; the propeller blades are usually still visible, just. Visibility varies, but when it’s good, the sheer size of the hull stretching into the gloom is quite something. It’s cold down there, even in summer, so drysuits and plenty of layers are non-negotiable. You’ll find conger eels lurking in every crevice, and schools of pouting often hover over the deck. This is a dive for technical divers who appreciate historical wrecks and aren't afraid of the depth and chill. The Uskmoor offers a profound sense of history, a silent testament to a bygone era, now a flourishing artificial reef.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.174416, -3.787898
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
54m

Marine Protected Area: Salcombe to Kingsbridge Estuary

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 USKMOOR (PROBABLY)

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 USKMOOR (PROBABLY)

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