Wreck-discovery snorkeling trip in Groix (56)

Activity description :

1. 4 hours
2. Up to 4 people
3. From 14 years old

Diving here is full of history. History, because the nearby Lorient submarine base and the channel between the coast and the island of Groix were the scene of much fighting during the Second World War, resulting in numerous wrecks at a wide variety of depths.

How does it work?

Duration: 4h - Up to 4 people - From 14 years upwards

After a briefing on the theory and history of shipwrecks, you'll be guided by your instructor througha 2-hour session at sea, departing from a boat.

The CYRANO is a former steam tug, 33.93 m long and 6.84 m wide, originally designed for inland navigation, so powerful that it was used to tow 800-tonne barges on the Rouen-Le Havre route. On January 28, 1944, the Cyrano hit a mine off Groix and sank within minutes to rest on a 16-18m seabed.

The SPERRBRECHER 134, 73 m long and 10 m wide, anchored off Port Tudy on August 8, 1944, awaiting orders to escort a U-boat, was attacked by British bombers. The Sperrbrecher was not hit directly, but the resulting shock waves and close-quarters explosions were enough to severely damage the ship. In less than 15 minutes, the ship was lying at a depth of between 20 and 23 m.