Le Poulmic

Le Poulmic was an old French trawler that was requisitioned by the Brits during the 2nd world war. She was put to work as a minesweeper and surprisingly hit a mine off Penlee point. Now well broken a few ribs are left and parts of the hull are now home to small shoals of fish. We like this wreck because of its depth and variety of life, we sometimes dive it on our PADI -Wreck Speciality Course and Advanced Open Water Courses.

Length: 36m

Max Depth: 18m

Depth to deck: broken up so 17m

Viz: Worst we've seen 0m, best 12m

Orientation: Broken up

None, use a shot for ascent and descent along with a Delayed SMB if you can't find your way back.

Areas of interest

All around the remains of the hull you can see good shoals of fish. Shards of pottery lie broken over the whole site with interesting scattered metal objects.

Wreck Penetrations
Not possible at all, but you can have a good nose under the decking and hull.

Snagging Hazards
As with all wrecks there are things to cut hands and get gear caught on. Gloves are advised and caution should be used.

No Take Zone
A voluntary no take zone

Life you could see
Plenty of Bib everywhere, the odd lobster or dogfish. Occaisional flat worms and nudibranchs.