Official Cavalaire diving page describing the bay as a major wreck destination.
France · Var Coast (Cavalaire, Saint-Tropez and Saint-Raphaël)
Deep Cavalaire wreck with broken sections.
Deep Cavalaire wreck with broken sections.
Boat access and depth make local wreck-diving support the normal setup.
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.
Site Conditions
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.
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.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Official Cavalaire diving page describing the bay as a major wreck destination.

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