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Official Port-Cros destination page with the wreck history, depth, and weak-current note.
Le Ferrando is a shallow harbor wreck dive off Hyeres.
Le Ferrando is a shallow harbor wreck dive off Hyeres.
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Le Ferrando is a late-19th-century coal carrier wreck in the Hyeres harbor area, resting on sand and broken into hard-to-read sections. The site is shallow enough to draw regular wreck divers, but the real interest is the cargo remnants, tiles, and debris fields where eels shelter. Plan it as a guided boat dive with careful attention to harbor traffic, mooring, and surface control rather than as a high-current adventure.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
23m - 26m
Depth Note
The wreck sits around 25m, with guide pages clustering between 23m and 26m.
Best Season
Winter; calmer seas and better visibility are the usual sweet spot.
Typical Conditions
Harbor wreck on sandy or muddy bottom with weak current, moderate visibility, and a busy surface. The wreck is broken rather than reef-like, so orientation depends on tiles, cargo remnants, and the stern area.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Watch boat traffic, moor or descend with a clear surface plan, and keep clear of nets or cables that can rise toward the surface.
Access Restrictions
Advanced certification recommended; several guides require N2 or PE40 minimum for the full wreck.
Legal Notes
Confirm harbor and park rules before diving; the site sits in the Rade d’Hyeres / Port-Cros maritime area.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Wreck dive around 25 m on a sandy bottom.
Freediving
Not a sensible freedive target; the wreck sits too deep and the harbor traffic makes breath-hold work impractical.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for snorkeling except as a surface transit; the wreck itself is far below meaningful snorkel depth.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Official Port-Cros destination page with the wreck history, depth, and weak-current note.
Operator page with depth, current, and cargo remnants details.
Operator page with boat traffic, mooring, and wreck-condition notes.
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