L'Espingole
A French destroyer (contre-torpilleur) that sank on 4 February 1903 off Cap Lardier. It first settled upright, then listed slightly to starboard; over the years and after failed salvage attempts the forward third broke away and now lies on the sand, at about 34–39 m.
Facts
- Region: France – Provence & Côte d'Azur
- Area: Le Lavandou, Cavalaire & St-Tropez
- Depth: 34–39 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: low
- Type: wreck
- Coordinates: 43.16145, 6.60407
- Highlights: early 20th-century destroyer wreck, boilers
- Tips: Cap Camarat Plongée asks for at least PE40.