WESTVILLE - Cornwall & Devon

Westville is one of those deep wrecks that truly delivers if you’re a fan of big metal. Lying at 39 metres, she’s a serious dive, but the rewards are there. We love her imposing structure, a 102-metre steamship that went down on New Year's Eve, 1917. You can still make out the twin boilers and the triple-expansion engine, looming out of the gloom. Visibility here can swing wildly, but on a good day, when the light penetrates, the sheer scale of the ship is just incredible. Our favourite part has to be exploring the forward holds; they offer some fantastic swim-throughs, but they’re for experienced wreck divers only – no messing about. The decking is mostly gone, leaving you with these skeletal ribs draped in dead man's fingers and colourful jewel anemones. Keep an eye out for conger eels tucked into every crevice, and the odd inquisitive pollock darting through the superstructure. It’s a proper historical dive, feeling every bit its age, and a fantastic challenge for those comfortable with deeper, darker conditions.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.565550, -1.531107
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
39m

Marine Protected Area: Tennyson

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 WESTVILLE

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 WESTVILLE

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