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Le Dornier
Deep aircraft wreck with a mooring-line descent.
Local operator required
The wreck is deep and current can be strong, so local guidance is the practical way to dive it.
Le Dornier is a boat-dived aircraft wreck off Saint-Mandrier, with a mooring-line descent and a cockpit that reads as a separate objective.
About Le Dornier
Le Dornier is a deep aircraft wreck off the Saint-Mandrier coast, reached by a mooring-line descent into a sandy bottom. The wreck's airframe sits as a broken silhouette on the seabed, while the cockpit is far enough away to be treated as a separate objective. It is a serious wreck dive for experienced divers who are comfortable with depth, current, and careful navigation.
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Research Estimate At Le Dornier
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Le Dornier?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Le Dornier Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
42m - 46m
Depth Note
The main wreck silhouette sits in the low 40s, and the cockpit is deeper and treated as a separate objective.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Very good visibility, sandy bottom, and current that can be calm or strong.
Safety & Access At Le Dornier
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
The cockpit is treated as a separate objective because it sits far from the main wreck.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; treat the cockpit as a separate dive and stay within your certification limits.
Legal Notes
Use a guide plan and keep the wreck within your gas and deco limits.
Local Intel For Le Dornier
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The main aircraft wreck structure is encountered around 42 m, while the cockpit lies deeper at about 46 m and is far enough away to be treated as a separate dive.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; this is a deep scuba wreck.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site.
Recent Logged Visits At Le Dornier
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Le Dornier
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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