USS SUSAN B ANTHONY - Cornwall & Devon

The USS Susan B. Anthony, lost during the D-Day landings, is a properly impressive wreck. Lying in just 24 metres, she’s huge, 147 metres long, and you feel that scale as you descend onto the bow or stern. We love how intact she remains; you can still make out the superstructure, the cargo holds, and even the davits where lifeboats once hung. There’s a real sense of history here, a palpable quiet that settles as you drift past twisted metal and the shadows it casts. What you'll experience is a deep connection to a pivotal moment in history. Schools of pollack often swirl around the masts, their silver bodies flashing in the ambient light. Inside the holds, conger eels lurk, peering out from beneath collapsed decks, while colourful jewel anemones colonise every available surface. It's a wreck dive that appeals to those who appreciate historical context as much as the marine life that has made it home. We’d suggest diving this on a slack tide for the best visibility, allowing you to really take in the sheer size of her.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
49.490500, -0.714500
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
24m

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 USS SUSAN B ANTHONY

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 USS SUSAN B ANTHONY

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