The Rose-Virginie wreck
Protected Area
Embouchure de l'Argens
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) - The Rose-Virginie wreck offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dropping onto the Rose-Virginie, you’re met with the scattered remains of an old cargo ship, often with a decent current pushing through. It’s not a dramatic upright wreck, more of a debris field where the Mediterranean has taken over. We’ve found moray eels tucked into the collapsed hull sections and octopus camouflaged against the rust. It’s a good spot for a relaxed exploration, poking around the metal ribs and imagining its past, definitely one for divers who appreciate the subtle beauty of a wreck reclaiming its own.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Club Sous l'Eau
CIP Fréjus
Saint Aygulf Plongée
École de plongée des Issambres
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Centre De Plongée De La Rague
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Rose-Virginie wreck
The Rose-Virginie wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Rose-Virginie wreck, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (43.11, 5.89) (32km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
21°C
69°F · Range: 15.7–23.1°C
Air Temperature
18°C
64°F
Wind Speed
6.69 m/s
13.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1016.9 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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