Explains the refloat and relocation to the foot of the Oceanographic Museum.
Monaco tugboat wreck below the Oceanographic Museum
Monaco tugboat wreck below the Oceanographic Museum
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Usually dived with Monaco or Menton boat operators.
épave le toulonnais is Monaco's relocated tugboat wreck, now sitting beneath the Oceanographic Museum as a compact artificial reef. The silhouette is easy to read in blue water, with the wreck set on sand and a nearby wall adding a second line of terrain. It is a straightforward wreck dive for confident divers who want a classic Monaco artificial-reef profile with plenty of fish life.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m+
Depth Note
The tugboat silhouette appears in the 20 m zone, with the wreck sitting on sand and the broader site reaching about 31 m.
Typical Conditions
Blue-water wreck diving with a visible silhouette in descent and a nearby drop-off.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Plan depth and gas management for the wreck and nearby wall, which sit in deeper water than the surface approach suggests.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Artificial-reef wreck dive with a clear silhouette in the 20 m zone and a nearby drop-off into the blue.
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Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Explains the refloat and relocation to the foot of the Oceanographic Museum.
Official Monaco document on the wreck relocation and new dive site.
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