VENEZUELA - Cornwall & Devon

The Venezuela, a steamer built in 1907, met its end off the Cornish coast in 1918. It’s a solid wreck at 26 metres, offering a proper sense of history down there. You often find the visibility is good, especially through late spring into early autumn, which really lets you appreciate the scale of it. We love dropping onto the bow and working our way back. The two large boilers are a real focal point, now covered in plumose anemones and dead man’s fingers. There’s usually a resident conger eel or two poking out from the bigger holes, and schools of bib dart around the superstructure. Our favourite part is exploring the deeper sections where the engine room once was; it's a bit more broken up but you get a real sense of the ship’s guts. It’s a dive that suits those comfortable with deeper wrecks and a bit of current, which can sometimes pick up here. A good dive for seeing how the ocean reclaims steel.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.596275, -1.723076
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
26m

Marine Protected Area: Southbourne Rough

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 VENEZUELA

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 VENEZUELA

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What marine life and underwater features can divers expect to see when scuba diving in Venezuela, particularly around areas like Los Roques or Margarita Island?
The provided data describes the "Venezuela" dive site as a steam ship wreck located in Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, sunk in 1918. It does not contain information about marine life or underwater features for the country Venezuela, including areas like Los Roques or Margarita Island. The wreck itself is a steel vessel, 64.4m x 10.4m, with two boilers and a triple expansion engine.
What are the typical depths for scuba diving in Venezuela, and are there specific dive sites known for deep diving or shallow reefs?
The provided data specifies that the "Venezuela" wreck in the United Kingdom has a depth of 26m. However, this information pertains to a specific wreck site and does not provide typical depths for scuba diving in the country Venezuela or details about its deep diving sites or shallow reefs.
What is the best time of year to go diving in Venezuela for optimal weather, water temperature, and visibility conditions?
The provided data context describes the "Venezuela" wreck in Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom. It does not contain any information regarding the best time of year, optimal weather, water temperature, or visibility conditions for diving in the country Venezuela.
What are the common currents and underwater conditions divers might encounter at popular dive sites in Venezuela?
The provided data focuses on the "Venezuela" wreck, a dangerous wreck in the United Kingdom. It does not offer any details about common currents or general underwater conditions that divers might encounter at popular dive sites within the country Venezuela.
What diving certifications are generally required for scuba diving in Venezuela, and are there options for uncertified beginners?
The provided data describes the "Venezuela" wreck in Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, classifying it as an intermediate difficulty dive. However, the context does not include any information about diving certifications generally required for scuba diving in the country Venezuela, nor does it mention options for uncertified beginners there.
How challenging is the diving in Venezuela, and are there specific locations recommended for advanced divers versus those suitable for beginners?
The provided data indicates that the "Venezuela" wreck, located in the United Kingdom, has an "intermediate" difficulty classification. This information is specific to that wreck and does not provide an overview of the overall challenge of diving in the country Venezuela or recommend specific locations for advanced divers versus beginners in that country.