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Official listing with the wreck story, access level, and fauna.
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P38
WWII P38 wreck in the Bay of Les Lecques
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Boat wreck dive in a sheltered bay; best for experienced teams that want a precise approach and a compact WWII plane site.
About P38
Boat-access WWII P38 wreck in the Bay of Les Lecques, resting on sand with a compact profile that can be hard to pick up without a careful approach. It is a signature local wreck for experienced teams, with a tidy boat entry, a sheltered bay, and reliable sightings of conger eels, lobsters, red mullet, and sunfish around the plane.
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Research Estimate At P38
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
Where Is P38?
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P38 Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
38m - 40m
Depth Note
Sand-bottom aircraft wreck in the Bay of Les Lecques.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer-weather windows preferred.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered-bay wreck diving; wind and sea state drive the plan more than current.
Safety & Access At P38
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Entanglement risk
Safety Notes
Mark the wreck on approach and keep your trim and line handling tidy; the site can be easy to miss and has netting on the wreck.
Access Restrictions
Advanced certification or equivalent recommended; level 2 / Advanced Open Water is the common fit.
Legal Notes
Follow local operator briefings and any bay access rules in force on the day.
Local Intel For P38
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Experienced-scuba wreck dive with careful navigation and a tidy boat approach.
Freediving
Only for advanced freedivers with support, exact GPS, and a disciplined drop plan.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck sits too deep for surface-only viewing.
P38 Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at P38
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P38 Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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P38 Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.divingaway.com · Directory
Independent destination page with facilities and bay logistics.
www.lecquesaquanaut.fr · Operator
Operator page describing sheltered-bay diving and year-round operations.
www.saint-raphael.com · Official Tourism
Official site card with the 40 m depth band and medium difficulty.
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