Louis Sheid

About this dive site

This dive site is a Belgian steamer, measuring 420 feet in length and 55 feet in beam, that sank in December 1939 within a shallow bay in South Devon. The wreck sits at a maximum depth of 12 meters and offers a fantastic diving experience year-round, regardless of tide levels. The vessel is easily navigated thanks to a prominent prop shaft running almost the entire length. Its boilers are particularly noteworthy, hosting a diverse array of marine life, including lobsters, crayfish, conger eels, large wrasse, and Tompot blennies – creating an unforgettable experience for many new wreck divers. The site faces southwest, and optimal diving conditions are generally experienced when winds are easterly or north-easterly; however, visibility can be reduced following periods of south-westerly weather. The dive begins with a surface swim out, aligning the middle gable of the cliff top apartments with a large triangular rock below. Continuing in this line, proceed until the first house on the distant headland to the east matches up with the Thurlestone Arch before descending.