ELVISCOT - Corsica

The Elviscot, sitting upright at 20 metres, is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to in Corsica. She’s a moody, photogenic girl, a 68-metre cargo ship that went down in '72. You can still make out the superstructure, the bow pointing seaward, and the stern facing the coast. We love dropping onto her deck, the light filtering through the Mediterranean blue, illuminating the ghostly holds. Down here, it’s not just about the wreck itself. The Elviscot has become a thriving artificial reef. Schools of barracuda often circle above the mast, and we’ve seen some seriously chunky groupers lurking in the shadows of the engine room. Our favourite trick is to explore the cavernous cargo holds, where moray eels peer out from nooks and crannies, and nudibranchs add splashes of colour to the metal. It’s a site that really rewards a slow, observant dive; every time we visit, we spot something new. It’s perfect for intermediate divers looking for a substantial wreck without extreme depth or current.

Location
Corsica, France, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
42.742220, 10.120277
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
20m

Best Time to Dive in Corsica

The warmest water temperatures in Corsica occur in January, averaging 13.9°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 13.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 13.9°C (air: 9.4°C)
  • February: 13.9°C (air: 10.7°C)
  • March: 13.9°C (air: 11.2°C)
  • April: 13.9°C (air: 13.4°C)
  • May: 13.9°C (air: 17.4°C)
  • June: 13.9°C (air: 22.3°C)
  • July: 13.9°C (air: 25.5°C)
  • August: 13.9°C (air: 25.3°C)
  • September: 13.9°C (air: 21.6°C)
  • October: 13.9°C (air: 17.9°C)
  • November: 13.9°C (air: 13.8°C)
  • December: 13.9°C (air: 10.8°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Corsica

Nearest Dive Centres to ELVISCOT

Marine Life in Corsica

Home to 225 recorded species including 146 reef fish, 35 sharks & rays, 9 seagrass & algae, 8 whales & dolphins, 8 other, 5 hard corals.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for ELVISCOT

Based on average water temperature of 13.9°C.

  • Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 14°C water
  • Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories