VESUVIO (POSSIBLY)
Protected Area
Offshore Overfalls
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) - VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
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.
Typical VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 42m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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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Abyss Scuba School
Sussex Diving & Leisure
Mulberry Marine Experiences CIC
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for VESUVIO (POSSIBLY)
VESUVIO (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for VESUVIO (POSSIBLY), 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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