Dive-site story
Torpedoed by a German U-boat in March 1945 while carrying army equipment, this American Liberty ship rests upright on a flat, sandy seabed in Whitsand Bay. Over decades of storms and salvage, the midsection has collapsed into an intricate field of iron plates and girders, whereas the bow section remains remarkably intact and rises high off the bottom. Divers can swim through expansive cargo holds that have naturally opened to ambient light, investigating twisted machinery encrusted in marine growth.
Nearly intact bow section standing proud of the sandy seafloor
Cavernous forward holds illuminated by wide openings in the deck plating
Dense colonization of the steel hull by soft corals and cold-water sea anemones
Abundant schooling fish sheltering inside and around the collapsed midships wreckage
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring to early autumn brings the warmest water temperatures, calmer weather windows, and improved visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bib (Pouting)Trisopterus luscus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Conger EelConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cuckoo WrasseLabrus mixtus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dead Man's FingersAlcyonium digitatum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spiny Spider CrabMaja squinado | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| PollackPollachius pollachius | Common |
Marine forecast
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