USS MEREDITH
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) - USS MEREDITH offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
The USS Meredith, a destroyer sunk during the Normandy landings, lies at a comfortable 16 metres off the Cornwall coast. You'll find her mostly broken up, but the sheer scale of the wreckage is still impressive – those huge turbine engines and express boilers are particularly striking. It's a proper playground for divers who appreciate history and don’t mind rooting around among the ribs of a vessel. We often see conger eels tucked into crevices, and spider crabs are usually clambering all over the plating. Visibility can be hit or miss, typical for the English Channel, so pick your day carefully, ideally after a few calm spells. It’s a good one for extended bottom times and getting a real feel for a wartime wreck.
Typical USS MEREDITH 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for USS MEREDITH
USS MEREDITH Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for USS MEREDITH, 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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