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Dive Spot Guide•
L'Insuma
Deep Cap Corse wreck with a clean open-water drop.
Local operator required
Use a local Cap Corse boat operator and a full deep-wreck briefing.
Boat-access wreck off Porticciolo with a deep, current-sensitive descent, a preserved bow, and strong local support.
About L'Insuma
L'Insuma is a deep Cap Corse wreck with a long boat approach, a preserved bow, and a compact open-water descent that rewards disciplined buoyancy and depth management. It suits experienced wreck divers who want a serious historical dive with clear water, a strong-current-sensitive plan, and a straightforward return to the line rather than a casual sightseeing run.
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Research Estimate At L'Insuma
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is L'Insuma?
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Community sourced coordinates.
L'Insuma Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
39m - 45m
Depth Note
The wreck sits in the deep 40m band and is clearly a deep open-water wreck.
Best Season
Late spring through early autumn, when settled seas and clear water give the safest deep-wreck window.
Typical Conditions
Deep open-water wreck with clear water, a current-sensitive approach, and a preserved bow and stern that reward a slow descent.
Safety & Access At L'Insuma
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted accessStrong current
Safety Notes
Keep the descent disciplined, mind gas and no-decompression time, and treat current and depth as the main planning constraints.
Access Restrictions
Boat-access deep wreck; best handled with a local operator and advanced open-water comfort.
Legal Notes
Follow the boat briefing and local wreck-access rules.
Local Intel For L'Insuma
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for advanced wreck divers with solid buoyancy, deep gas planning, and comfort on open-water descents.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target; the wreck is too deep for a conservative apnea baseline.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel target; the site is offshore and the useful structure sits far below the surface.
Wildlife at L'Insuma
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At L'Insuma
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At L'Insuma
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
