WILLIAM D BURNHAM (POSSIBLY)
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) - WILLIAM D BURNHAM (POSSIBLY) offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.
Diving the *William D Burnham* is a deep, dark adventure, not one for the faint of heart. This massive American Liberty ship, torpedoed in 1944, lies upright at 57m. Dropping down, the visibility often closes in around you, but then the stern looms into view, huge and impressive. We love the sheer scale of the wreck; you can swim for ages without covering a fraction of her length. Expect to find conger eels peering from every dark hole and the occasional anglerfish lurking on the deck plates. This site suits experienced technical divers who appreciate a challenging deep dive and the eerie quiet of a well-preserved wartime casualty. It’s a proper expedition, and when you surface, you really feel like you’ve earned that post-dive pint.
Typical WILLIAM D BURNHAM (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 57m 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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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for WILLIAM D BURNHAM (POSSIBLY)
WILLIAM D BURNHAM (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for WILLIAM D BURNHAM (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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