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MICHEL SAY

The Michel Say is one of our favourites in the Calanques, a carrier vessel sunk deliberately in 1944 to block the harbour entrance at Cassis. It’s sitting upright, quite intact, with the stern at around 35 metres and the bow dipping to 45 metres. What we love about this wreck is how much you can still make out: the winch at the front, the large hold now home to resident conger eels, and the wheelhouse still largely recognisable. It’s got a solid, slightly spooky feel down there, especially when the light is just right, filtering through the superstructure. We’d suggest this one for advanced divers comfortable with depths, as you’ll want to spend time exploring the whole ship. Visibility here can vary, but on a good day, the wreck stands out sharply against the deep blue. Look closely at the railings and deck; soft corals are starting to bloom, attracting small schooling fish, and we’ve often spotted lobsters tucked into crevices. It’s a dive that really makes you think about the history below.