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Cornwall

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Cornwall often seems remote from the remainder of the UK and has a history full of myth, legend, smuggling and illicit shipwrecking. It is, of course, one of the UKs most popular tourist areas, offering both a slower pace of life with a mild climate and miles of unspoilt coastline and secluded beaches. The rugged granite of the Cornish peninsula juts out into the Atlantic and provides a marked contrast between the calm sleepy inlets, coves and fishing villages of the south coast and the dramatic towering cliffs and the might of the open ocean on the north coast....read more

Places to stay in Cornwall

Coombe house Bed and Breakfast situated on the Rame peninsula in South East Cornwall is the ideal location for your diving stay in Cornwall. 3 miles from Whitsand bay and the now famous 'scylla' dive site. The surrounding area offers an abundance of wrecks, reefs and underwater wildlife.

We have ample parking on site and are a 15 minute drive from Plymouth Harbour and the historical Barbican Torpoint slip is a mere 10 minute drive.

Relax, unwind and enjoy your diving experience with us at Coombe House.
www.coombehouse-cawsand.com

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paulf	posted : October 25, 2007 Sadly Dive St. Ives is no more, or Hayle's Gulf Stream shop/school. the diving is good heere - don't miss Lamorna cove on the other coast - fantastic easy access shore/boat diving from 5 - 35 M Add Comment
Roey	posted : March 05, 2007 Just been to Dorset and loved it and am enjoying cornwall now so I think I would head back here again Add Comment
neil	posted : May 02, 2006 i have dived around st.ives area in cornwall and found it really good.you often see seals,dolphin,porpoise and basking sharks.there are some nice wrecks at 30m and usually the vis is ok 10m or so.i dive with dive st.ives who i find a great outfit with a wealth of experience and local knowledge,they can be found on the net.hope this is of some help to you,happy dives,neil Add Comment
Chrissie	posted : March 29, 2006 Can anyone tell me about the diving in this area? Thanks, Chrissie. Add Comment
paddlesat16	posted : August 23, 2005 Eveylyn, I don't think Diver's actually disturb the wreck but on the whole take pictures. Even if it was a war grave they would still show respect as most wrecks are protected. Besides Most war graves are visited and wreaths are left from the relatives by local divers etc. Add Comment
The Kremsertor	posted : February 12, 2005 message to Eveylyn, I'm not aware of any loss of life on the Lady of the Isles, at the time of loss (03/10/1940). She was under tow & detonated a mine...... As it happens I recommend diving the Lady of the Isles as it's normally a nice dive. The wreck was bought years ago by a man called Gifford Pound, who holds most of her bridge gear etc in his workshop. He doesn't mind groups diving the wreck.... unless you upset him. Add Comment
TrisRD	posted : December 24, 2004 I agree with you there Rob S.. By visiting a wreck we are simply visiting the wildlife on and around the wreck site and exploring the wreck and surroundings. Yes there are some divers that take things from wrecks but they are often looked down upon when it is a protected wreck. 99% of divers are just there to study the wildlife and take pictures, is there anything wrong with this?? People are allowed to freely walk cemeterys and take photos should they wish. Look at it another way, i bet if there spirits are there on the wreck they are glad to have some company.. Add Comment
Rob S	posted : September 10, 2004 TO:- Evelyn Andrews You speak of respect, most divers visit wrecks and know the history of each wreck they visit, its part of the diving culture, most just visit and view a wreck as it is, a part of our maritime history. I must say that you must view everybody in certain cultures/hobbys in fact any group in one light, and from your comments, a bad light! By the way, do you not visit graveyards to pay your respects to parted family members or friends? Is it vanderlism to drift across a war grave viewing nature reclaim and make use of such a vessel? NO. Add Comment
Stephanie Both	posted : September 10, 2004 sorry this is nothing to do with Cornwall. I have booked a flight and accomadation to sharm el sheikh leaving on Sunday 9th Nov 03 for seven days. Flights leaves Manchester. Due to health problems I am unable to go if anyone is interested please let me know asap. offers £200 Add Comment
Eveylyn	posted : September 10, 2004 I see from your map that the wreck of the 'Lady of the Isles',off Killigerran Head, is used as a dive site. This vessel is classed as a War Grave and as such should be given the respect that other graves merit. It should be left alone, even if only as a mark of respect to all those on board who perished. I wonder what the War Graves Commission would think, about one of their official Graves being,in effect,desecrated? In 1940 when she perished,this ship was being used in the war effort and at least twelve good,honest men perished with her,leaving behind wives and very young families.This is the only grave these men know.Why can they not be left in peace, just as anyone buried in a cemetery is left to rest? Show some respect please or is that too much to ask? Perhaps those who dive for pleasure,disturbing the last resting place of men who served their country during the war, are the very same people who would vandalise graveyards on terra firma? There is no difference and the mentality is the same. I cannot speak for other ships as I do not know their histories but the 'Lady of the Isles' I can speak for and it is mortifying to think that the graves of loved ones are being treated as playgrounds.Yes,there are very close family members of these men still alive,who can never forget the devastation and heart-break of their loss. Please,please think before you dive about where you are going to dive,but stay away from wrecks such as the 'Lady Of the Isles'. Just ask yourselves the question- 'How would I feel if my own father's/grandfather's grave was desecrated and vandalised by someone, for the pure hell of it?' Would you care? Add Comment
Kevin Burns	posted : September 10, 2004 please could any one send m,e gps markings for around the falmouth area anything would be a good help Add Comment