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Espingole, wreck

Sheltered deep wreck with congers and crustaceans.

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Boat-access Cavalaire wreck on sand with a compact hull, weak current most days, and a strong conger-and-crustacean profile.

About Espingole, wreck

Espingole is a classic Cavalaire wreck with a sandy-bottom profile and a compact hull that can be circled in one dive. It is a boat-access deep wreck for experienced scuba divers, known for congers, crustaceans and grouper around the structure, with good visibility and usually manageable water movement when the weather window is right. Historic ordnance remains part of the site's character, so it rewards disciplined wreck diving.

Research Estimate At Espingole, wreck

Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.

VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current

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Espingole, wreck Planning Details

Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.

Reported Depth

39m

Depth Note

Wreck rests on a 39 m sandy bottom.

Best Season

Year-round

Typical Conditions

Deep sandy-bottom wreck dive with weak current, good visibility, and an exposed bay that is best on settled days.

Safety & Access At Espingole, wreck

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Safety Notes

This is a deep wreck dive around 39 m; appropriate training, gas planning, and depth limits are important.

Access Restrictions

Boat access only; go with a guide, choose calm weather, and respect the wreck's deep profile.

Legal Notes

Historic ordnance remains in the bow area; keep clear of loose material and follow guide instructions.

Local Intel For Espingole, wreck

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba Diving

A deep wreck dive with the structure sitting on a sandy bottom at about 39 m.

Freediving

Not a freedive target; the wreck sits around 39 m.

Snorkeling

Not a snorkel site; the wreck is too deep for surface viewing.

Espingole, wreck Dive Conditions Planner

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Exposure Profile at Espingole, wreck

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Exposure Note

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Wildlife at Espingole, wreck

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Recent Logged Visits At Espingole, wreck

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Dive Spot Log Averages At Espingole, wreck

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Avg. Visibility20m
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Espingole, wreck Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

divingaway.com · Dive Directory

Directory summary with wreck profile and fauna.

www.cavalairesurmer.fr · Official Tourism

Cavalaire tourism page describing the bay as a major Mediterranean diving area.

www.lacroixvalmertourisme.com · Official Tourism

Official tourism page noting little current, good visibility and the wind window for Cavalaire diving.

Independent travel guide with sheltered-wreck context and experienced-diver framing.

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