Operator site list with depth and current-aware wreck access.
Le Philomel: a current-sensitive wreck between Groix and Port Manec'h
Le Philomel: a current-sensitive wreck between Groix and Port Manec'h
Le Philomel is a broken cargo steamship wreck between Groix and Port Manec'h, sitting on sand and mud with a collapsed midsection and scattered wreck remains. Expect average visibility rather than blue-water clarity, and plan for current-aware line work on the return and ascent. It is a demanding boat dive best suited to experienced wreck divers who are comfortable with careful buoyancy, conservative gas planning, and a guided route.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
40m
Depth Note
Wreck lies on a 40 m bottom over sand and mud.
Typical Conditions
Often average visibility over a sand-and-mud bottom, with current present.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Current can make returning to the ascent line difficult; a guideline is recommended to help navigate back and to complete stops in better conditions.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; current windows matter and a guideline helps on return.
Legal Notes
Treat the wreck as a preserved site: do not remove artifacts or disturb wreck remains.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A deep wreck dive around 40 m with a collapsed midsection and remaining cargo artifacts; currents may require careful ascent planning and use of a guideline.
Freediving
Not practical for freediving; the wreck is deep and current-sensitive.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; it is deep and reached by boat.
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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Operator site list with depth and current-aware wreck access.
Federation archive with wreck history and remaining artifacts.
Community article on the wreck's history and Lorient departure.
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