WHITTE ZEE - Cornwall & Devon

We love a shallow wreck, and the Whitte Zee is exactly why. This old tug, sunk in 1940, sits at just 6 metres, making it brilliant for divers who want to take their time or those new to wreck diving. When the visibility cooperates, which it often does in the summer months here, you can spend ages just circling the remains, spotting all the little details. The wreck is quite broken up now, but its shape is still recognisable. What’s really special is how the local marine life has completely taken over. You’ll find squat lobsters tucked into every crevice and delicate jewel anemones clinging to the metal, their tentacles waving in the gentle surge. Our favourite way to dive it is on a slack tide, where you can properly appreciate the way the light filters down, illuminating patches of colourful sponges. It’s a gentle dive, a real pleasure for macro photographers or anyone who enjoys seeing history reclaimed by the sea.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
51.529625, -4.211718
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
6m

Marine Protected Area: Gower

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 WHITTE ZEE

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 WHITTE ZEE

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