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Saumur Wreck — Port-Vendres

Port-Vendres, Occitanie, France

UNVERIFIED — Saumur Wreck — Port-Vendres is a current named French Mediterranean dive site supported by current operator or operator-attributed evidence. A deep historic cargo wreck upright off Port-Vendres. Depth, access, conditions and protected-area rules must be reconfirmed locally.

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WaterMarine
AccessCurrent local-operator arranged boat access; exact departure, site choice and route depend on qualifications, weather, sea state and protected-area controls.
ExperienceAdvanced/deep or technical divers only; appropriate certification, redundant gas and decompression competence required
Maximum depthApproximately 45 m on the documented route; verify the exact plan locally.
Best seasonOperator-scheduled, commonly outside peak season and weather-dependent; reconfirm current wreck access, certification, gas and any closure.
VisibilityVariable Mediterranean visibility; obtain the operator’s same-day sea-state, current and visibility report.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Dive videos

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Published reference location

Location map

The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.
Published reference coordinates42.51400, 3.13100
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

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Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

A deep historic cargo wreck upright off Port-Vendres.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Current local-operator arranged boat access; exact departure, site choice and route depend on qualifications, weather, sea state and protected-area controls. The rounded map point is display-only and must never be used to locate an entry, mooring, wreck, cave, reef feature or route.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Weather, swell, changing visibility, boat traffic and local current require an operator briefing, DSMB and conservative gas/turn planning. The deeper route can create decompression exposure; remain within certification and planned gas. Historic structure can be unstable and entangling; no penetration, no artifact removal and no contact with ordnance or ammunition.

At the site

Facilities and support

Current local centres document guided dives, boat or shore support, training, rental equipment and/or fills; confirm the exact service package and emergency arrangements.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.