Dive-site story
Sunk by a naval mine in 1945 off the coast of Porquerolles, the Sagona—widely known across the French Riviera as Le Grec—is one of the Mediterranean's premier deep wreck dives. The cargo ship sits upright on a flat seabed, split into two primary sections where the hull broke during the explosion. Thick blankets of red gorgonians cover the propeller, rudder, and deck hardware, while schools of pelagic predators frequently patrol the open water above the superstructure.
Extensive colonization of mature red gorgonian sea fans across the stern and propeller
Remarkable structural preservation including the intact rudder, winches, and open cargo holds
Frequent encounters with large resident dusky groupers patrolling the broken midsection
Atmospheric penetration opportunities through open hatchways for trained deep divers
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn offers optimal sea conditions and the warmest water temperatures down to the thermocline.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red GorgonianParamuricea clavata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| European Conger EelConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Swallowtail SeaperchAnthias anthias | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common DentexDentex dentex | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common |
Marine forecast
