WILD ROSE - Cornwall & Devon

The Wild Rose sits upright in about 24 metres, a proper old yacht, not one of those modern fibreglass jobs that crumble into bits. You get a real sense of its former life here. We especially love poking around the bow, where the anchor chain still drapes down, heavy with growth. There’s a good amount of hull structure left to swim along, a bit like following a submerged path. The deck offers plenty of nooks for small conger eels, and you'll often find spider crabs scuttling across the corroded metal. Visibility can be a bit hit-and-miss, as is often the case in the Channel, so we always try to dive it on a settled day with minimal swell. If you hit it right, with a decent amount of ambient light filtering down, the whole wreck takes on this moody, atmospheric feel. It’s a cracker for anyone who appreciates a bit of history with their dive, and a great way to spend an hour exploring a classic wreck.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.327520, -4.267367
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
24m

Marine Protected Area: Rame Head & Whitsand Bay

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 WILD ROSE

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 WILD ROSE

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