YMS 382 - Cornwall & Devon

The YMS 382 is a proper deep dive, a minesweeper sitting upright on the seabed at 49 metres. We love an upright wreck, and this one has some real character, even if it is a bit of a dark dive. Dropping down, the bow is often the first thing to emerge from the murk, still pointing defiantly into the current. You can follow the deck aft, past where the mine-sweeping gear would have been, now a playground for small conger eels and squat lobsters. Our favourite bit is the stern, where the gun mounting is still quite clear, encrusted with dead man's fingers and anemones. This isn't a dive for the faint of heart or the inexperienced; the depth means careful planning and gas management are key. But for those with the right training, the YMS 382 offers a tangible link to a wartime story, complete with a surprisingly intact structure to explore. Look closely in the hold, and you might spot a ling peering out, or the glint of a pouting school hovering over the deck. It's a challenging dive, but seeing that silhouette appear from the deep is always a reward.

Location
Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
50.383920, -3.151239
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
49m

Marine Protected Area: East of Start Point

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 YMS 382

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 YMS 382

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