Espingole, wreck
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A 56m*6m torpedo boat located in the bay of Cavalaire rests on a 39m sandy bottom. She sank on 4 February 1903 during an attempt to tow her to the port of Cavalaire after she ran aground on the dry land of Taillat.
The central part of Espingole is a refuge for Congers. There are also crustaceans such as lobsters, spiny lobsters and galatas.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Moray Eel
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#2
Grouper/Basslets
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#3
Conger Eel
15
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#4
Scorpionfish
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#5
Lobster
3
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#6
Nudibranch
2
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#7
Ocean Sunfish
1
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#8
Wrasse
1
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