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Official Cavalaire diving page describing the bay as a major wreck destination.
Dive Spot Guide•
Torpilleur
Deep Cavalaire wreck with broken sections.
Local operator required
Boat access and depth make local wreck-diving support the normal setup.
Boat-access wreck dive for experienced divers, with scattered sections, sparse life, and weather-sensitive access.
About Torpilleur
Torpilleur is a broken Cavalaire Bay wreck that was deliberately scuttled after its boiler and machinery were removed, leaving the hull scattered across sand and gravel in several main sections. It is a deep, technical-leaning wreck rather than a casual sightseeing dive, with sparse marine life but good photo detail on the metalwork and wreck surfaces. Plan on boat access and a calm-weather window, because Mistral exposure can make the site impractical.
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Research Estimate At Torpilleur
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeSome life
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
Where Is Torpilleur?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Torpilleur Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
45m - 48m
Depth Note
The wreck is split into four sections on sand and gravel, with the main structure lying in the deep end of Cavalaire Bay.
Best Season
June through September
Typical Conditions
A deep wreck in Cavalaire Bay with broken structure, sparse life, and wind-sensitive access.
Safety & Access At Torpilleur
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Entanglement riskWaves
Safety Notes
Broken sections and scattered debris create snag points, and rough Mistral conditions can shut the site down.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only deep wreck; level 3 or equivalent experience is the practical minimum.
Legal Notes
Follow local wreck-diving and weather rules.
Local Intel For Torpilleur
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a technical-leaning Cavalaire Bay wreck dive, with the broken structure and debris rewarding careful navigation and trim.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the depth and wreck structure make scuba the practical option.
Snorkeling
Not snorkel-forward; the interest is on the wreck itself below the surface.
Recent Logged Visits At Torpilleur
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Torpilleur
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
