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MELANIE

Melanie is one of our favourite little wrecks in the Calanques, a real standout if you’re into history you can touch. We’re talking about a small, wooden barge, sunk in World War II, lying upright in just 13 metres. It’s perfect for a long, relaxed dive, especially if you want to practice your wreck skills without going too deep. The wood has long since softened and begun to break down, but the outline of the hull is still clear. It’s like diving through a ghost ship; beams of light pierce the gaps where planks once were. We’ve found plenty of lobsters tucked into the remaining structure, and schools of damselfish flit in and out. The bow section is particularly intact and our pick for spending some time just observing the resident fish. While it’s not huge, the intimate scale means you can really get to know the wreck over a single dive. Go on a sunny morning; the visibility really pops, and the light play through the wreck is just something else.