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Dive Spot Guide•
Le Throstle
Historic British freighter wreck on the Helle plateau off Molene.
Local operator required
Boat logistics and sea-state timing make a local charter the practical default.
Boat-access wreck with white sand, rocky pinnacles, and twin open boilers.
About Le Throstle
Le Throstle is a historic British freighter wreck on the Helle plateau off Molene, resting on white sand beside rocky pinnacles. The site combines a classic cold-water wreck profile with twin open boilers and marine growth on the surrounding rock. Boat access, tide timing, and weather windows are part of the normal planning picture.
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Research Estimate At Le Throstle
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Le Throstle?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Le Throstle Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
17m - 22m
Best Season
Late spring to early autumn, with weather windows driving day-to-day decisions.
Typical Conditions
White sand around the wreck, rocky peaks nearby, and an exposed Atlantic setting with marine growth on the surrounding rock.
Safety & Access At Le Throstle
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Stay outside confined wreck spaces unless trained and equipped for overhead environments; boat support and gas planning matter here.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan on a chartered dive run and weather-dependent departure.
Legal Notes
Treat the site as part of the wider Iroise and Molene marine park area and follow local charter rules.
Local Intel For Le Throstle
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The wreck profile is compact and open enough to show twin boilers beside the rocky outcrops.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target because the wreck sits below typical breath-hold limits and has overhead structure.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck is too deep for meaningful surface snorkeling.
Recent Logged Visits At Le Throstle
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Le Throstle
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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