VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) - Cornwall & Devon

The *Vesuvio*, or what we strongly suspect is the *Vesuvio*, is a dive we always enjoy coming back to. Dropping down onto her at 42 metres, you’re often greeted by schools of pouting darting through the superstructure. She’s a decent size, 74 metres long, and lies on her starboard side, largely intact, with her two boilers standing proud. We love picking through the debris field, imagining her final moments after striking a mine in 1916. The visibility here, particularly on a good day, can be surprisingly clear for the English Channel, giving you long sightlines down her deck. Look for conger eels tucked into the darker recesses and jewel anemones adding splashes of colour to the metalwork. This one’s definitely for experienced wreck divers comfortable with depth and variable conditions. Our top tip: go on a slack tide, otherwise the current can really rip.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.592730, -0.508817
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
42m

Marine Protected Area: Offshore Overfalls

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 VESUVIO (POSSIBLY)

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 VESUVIO (POSSIBLY)

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