ANNE BEWA
Protected Area
Cap Sicie - Six Fours
Why dive here
With 157+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and mobula rays (devil rays) - ANNE BEWA offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest wreck diving. Water sits around 14°C.
The *Anne Bewa* is a bit of a story, a cargo ship that caught fire back in '71, carrying everything from chemicals to cars before she was beached off Cap Cepet. What we love about this one is the atmosphere. It’s shallow, only ever reaching ten metres, which makes it perfect for a long, relaxed dive, really letting you soak in the details. We’re talking about exploring a surprisingly intact wreck here, a ghostly structure on the seabed. You can poke around the remains of the holds, imagining the chaos of that fire. The light penetration is excellent at this depth, catching the metallic sheen of the hull and illuminating the schools of damselfish that dart through the structure. For such a shallow site, it really pulls you in. Our pick for a second, easy dive when you want something more than just reef.
Typical ANNE BEWA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 14°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
ANNE BEWA Wreck History
Year Sunk
1971
Vessel Type
cargo ship
Cause
fire
Tonnage
1,185 GRT
The ANNE BEWA was a modern Danish motor freighter on a routine voyage from Marseille, France, to Alexandria, Egypt, in August 1971. Her holds were packed with a diverse mix of general cargo that included paper, chemicals, and, most notably, brand-new motor cars. Shortly after leaving port, a fire was discovered raging in the number one hold. Despite the crew's best efforts, the blaze, fueled by the flammable cargo, quickly grew out of control.
Faced with a potential catastrophe, the captain made the difficult decision to intentionally beach the vessel near Cap Cépet to prevent her from sinking in a busy shipping lane and to give firefighters a chance to save her. The attempt was ultimately futile. The fire consumed the forward section of the ship, and after being declared a constructive total loss, she was abandoned to the sea, eventually breaking in two and sinking just offshore.
Resting in a mere 10 meters of water, the ANNE BEWA is now one of the most popular and accessible wrecks in the Marseille region. Its shallow depth and typically calm Mediterranean conditions make it an ideal site for novice wreck divers, photographers, and night dives. The wreck is broken into several sections, allowing for easy exploration of the holds where divers can still see the skeletal chassis of the cars she was carrying. The structure is covered in colorful sponges and is home to a rich variety of marine life, including moray eels, octopus, and schools of damselfish.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ANNE BEWA
ANNE BEWA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ANNE BEWA, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (43.2, 5.39) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
13.86°C
57°F
Air Temperature
24.69°C
76°F
Wind Speed
6.29 m/s
12.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.6 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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