Dive sites

West Cornwall Dive Sites

We aim to give you the best Dive Site information possible for West Cornwall. We have split the area into 3 sections South, North and the Scilly Isles.

All GPS marks are WGS and the information is as accurate as possible. If you know of any site for us to add or find the marks incorrect please let us know so we can update our database.

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Instructions

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Mulbury Dock

This site is situated 1 mile SE of Mousehole and the top of the wreck is at a depth of 35m and the bottom 55m. Great way to start getting your deeper dives sorted. Fantastic sea life on a square concrete slab.
GPS 50.02.6000N - 005.30.5500W
Best dived one Hour before and after HW in Newlyn. Be wary at Spring Tides.
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Opal

This site is situated west of Lands End and sits on sand at about 35m. The hull is upright and is a great dive but not on springs.
GPS 50.03.6800N - 005.45.1260W
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Beaumarris

Just off Sennen Cove this dive is great when you find the wind is Southerly and you need a shore dive. Be careful of any swell and be prepared for a long walk with the kit
Approx bearing 350 degrees and 100 m off shore
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Wimbourne

If you have dived the Runnel Stone and wish a second dive this is for you.
A steamer of 3466 Tons, 339ft x 46ft, Draught of 24.6 ft. Sunk 1910, ran aground, Broken up. Depth 9m
GPS 50.02.3200N - 005.41.2800W
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Jose an Bru

Localy known as the lampost wreck this is a great 35m dive. Again anything at Lands End means you take a chance on a spring so plan your dive well..
GPS 50.01.9000N - 005.41.5900W
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Triton

Just before the Wimbourne this site again is good for a second rummage dive. Depth 10m
GPS 50.02.0420N - 005.40.5750W
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City of Westminster

A well loved site on the Runnel Stone. Starts at 12m on the South side of the stone and drops to 35m. On a good Neap you can have an hour of slack at least.
GPS 50.01.3450N - 005.40.4340W
Ocean Linner of 6094 Tons, 470.5 ft x 62.1ft, Draught of 25.3 ft, Sunk 1923, Ran Aground on the Stone (took the top off)
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Pin Wreck

Known as the Pin Wreck as all you can find is large copper pins that were used to hold planks of ships together. On the SW end of the Westminster. Not easy to find. refer to Westminster for dive info.
GPS 50.01.3270N - 005.40.4970W
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Ammo Wreck

Not sure of the correct name and I am sure some one will tell me. The reef around here is made up of the shells so look carefuly. Depth 25m to 30m
GPS 50.01.4560N - 005.40.3500W
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Kul

Possibly the Kul. She lies on a slope of 15m to 30m with ammunition scattered around.
GPS 50.01.3000N - 005.40.0800W
A steamer of 1095 Tons, Sunk 1918 (Torpepoed) A Liberty ship.
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Shag Rock

This rock is off Logan Rock and makes a nice second dive or main dive is the swell on the Runnel Stone is too bad. A depth of 15m here and a nice scenic dive can be had. Good for training.
GPS 50.02.4770N - 005.38.0200W
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Sangwynal

Close to Shag Rock, here you can have a nice rummage dive suitable for all
GPS 50.02.6170N - 005.37.7320W
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Lincoln

A gret wreck which is split into two. 35m at the bottom and well worth a visit.
GPS 50.02.7300N - 005.35.5430W
An early steam ship, sunk May 1886, Spare iron prop on bow.
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Juan Ferrer

This is a well scattered wreck under Boscawen Point at a depth of 18m. Makes a good rummage dive.
GPS 50.03.0000N - 005.35.2200W
Motor Coaster of 680 Tons, 178ft x 28.1 ft. Sunk 1963
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The Bucks

Inner and Outer Bucks. Great reef dive. Rocks are visible at low tide so be wary of your prop. Depth from 8 m to 40 m plus on the outer rock.
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Conqueror

Just past Mousehole and an absolute treasure to dive and use for training. Check around as you will find lots of wrekage scattered about.
GPS 50.04.3580N - 005.32.4040W
Trawler of 1100 Tons, Depth 20m, Sunk 1977.
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Low Lee Ledges and The Primrose

The is a nice nature trail on this site and the wreck of the primrose still gives pleasure enven though it has broken up a lot. Look around for the two cannons..
GPS 50.05.5100N - 005.31.5530W
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Hellopes

One of my favourites. This wreck lies in 35m and is good all year round. Look for the Fan Coral.
GPS 50.04.5380N - 005.29.6160W
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Royalo

This site is nearly always covered in sand and is well broken up, so if nothing else to do at the end of the day just see what you can find.
GPS 50.06.5400N - 005.30.5700W
Minesweeper of 248 Tons, 120.5 ft x 22 ft, Draught of 12.2 ft, Sunk 1940 (mined)
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Alice Marie

At a depth of 25m and close in the bay this is a popular wreck and a great dive. Common spot for "John Dory" see if you can spot him.
GPS 50.06.1570N - 005.29.3910W
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Warspite

The final resting place of the Warspite, well the boilers anyway. Great second dive under the Mount
GPS 50.07.2152N - 005.28.9574W
Battleship, 600 ft x 90.5 ft Sunk 1947.
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The J R Park

45m at the top and 55m the bottom. Good Trimix dive site. Good planning is required for this one. If diving on air we recommend the Mulbury first to help plan this one.
GPS 49.59.9740N - 005.24.6120W
Liberty Ship.
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Ibis / Hydron

There is still some dipute as to which wreck this is but at 35m this is a great dive.
GPS 50.01.3910N - 005.19.6620W
Best dived one Hour before and after HW in Newlyn. Be wary at Spring Tides.
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Rubaan

A Steam Collier which ran aground in 1939, broken and scattered..
GPS 49.57.3000N - 005.13.2800W approx
324 Tons, 130.2 ft x 22.6 ft, Draught of 9.6 ft, Depth 18 m
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Suffolk

A square rigged steamer of 2924 Tons, she ran aground in 1886 and is basly broken up.
GPS 49.57.4100N - 005.12.5000W approx
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Active

This site can be exposed at low tide and is well scattered so be careful.
GPS 49.56.3500N - 005.12.4000W
Steamer of 337 Tons, 146.4 ft x 21.1 ft, Draught of 12.2 ft, Depth 27 m, Sunk 1881.
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Suevic

Very stron g tides here and the bow is recognisable.
GPS 50.02.6000N - 005.30.5500W approx
Liner of 12,500 Tons, 550 ft x 63 ft, Draught of 40 ft, Sunk 1907.
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Czar

An interesting dive on the NE side of the rock, she is badly broken up.
GPS 50.02.6000N - 005.30.5500W
Steamship of 937 Tons, Sunk 1859, Depth 18 m.
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Ilston

Not dived greatly but is in good condition. The stern is broken away and the cargo of railway rolling stock is on the sea bed. She lies slightly on her side and ammunition can still be found on the gun deck.
GPS 49.57.1000N - 005.09.4500W approx
Steamer of 2426 Tons, 300 ft x 44 ft, Draught of 19 ft, Depth 45 to 48 m, Sunk 1917 (torpedoed).
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Cromdale

A Barque off Bass point with only the frame now visible.
GPS 50.02.6000N - 005.30.5500W
Sunk 1913, Depth 9 m.
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Adolf Vinnen

A 5 masted schooner off Bass point which is unfortunately well broken up but good for a rummage.
GPS 49.57.5400N - 005.11.0100W approx
Schooner of 1525 Tons, Draught of 19.2 ft, Depth 12m, Sunk 1923.
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Le Vieux Tigre

A Steam Trawler of 261 Tons which was stranded in fog on Bass Point.
GPS 49.57.4800N - 005.11.0000W approx
130 ft x 22.1 ft, Beam of 22.1 ft, Sunk 1935, depth 8m.
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Carmarthen

Sorry no real info on this one. Let us know if you do.
GPS 50.00.1200N - 005.07.4500W
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Mohegan

Lots of sea life on this site such as Dead Mans Fingers, Cup Corals, Jewel and Plumose Anemones. Must be dived on a slack. The wreck is flattened but the boilers are visible and the reef is also worth a visit.
GPS 50.02.7500N - 005.02.6500W approx
Liner of 7000 Tons, Depth 18 to 26m, Sunk October 14th 1898 on her second voyage, 106 Died.
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Volney

It is best to launch at Porthkerris to get to Porthallow Bay, Well broken up but is in 3 parts if you can find them then you can have some great dives.
GPS 50.04.2500N - 005.04.0300W approx
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N G Patterson

Sorry no real info on this site. If you know please drop us a line.
GPS 50.07.0120N - 005.03.0000W
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Andromeda

In only 9m of water but spread over a very large aera.
GPS 50.09.000N - 004.58.5300W approx
Four masted Barque of 1762 Tons, 271.3 ft x 40 ft, Draught of 23.6ft, Sunk 1915.
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Stanwood

Sorry no real info on this site. Please let us know if you do..
GPS 50.10.0390N - 005.02.0060W
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Instructions

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Instructions

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