Small freighter near Giens, also known as "Le Sagona"
Heck: 42° 59' 37.0" N, 6° 16' 43.0" E
Data & Description
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Difficulty²:
Former names:
Le Sagona
Type of vessel:
Freighter
Port of registry:
Greece
Last cargo:
Wine, coals, cereals
Length:
53.30 meters
Beam:
8.60 meters
Tonnage:
808 GRT
Launched:
1912
Construction site:
England
Sunk:
December 3rd 1945
Reason sunk:
Sea mine from World War II
Position:
at Giens, between Île de Porquerolles and Île de Port-Cros
Minimum depth:
36 meters
Maximum depth:
48 meters
Current:
usually strong
Local dive center:
European Diving School
Weather:
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Description dive spot:
The Grec was blown up in two pieces by the explosion of an underwater mine. The larger part, consisting of the middle and the stern of the ship, is in very good condition. The bow is located about 60 meters north-northeast of the main part. At the stern you should not miss the propeller. Often you can also watch groupers here. The superstructures are located at about 40 meters depth. The propeller is about 50 meters. The wreck is wonderfully overgrown with gorgonians and huge shoals of fish seek shelter in its vicinity.
Contributed by:
Martin Sebald, Alexander Schönleber
Last content update:
2007/02/20
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