Le Togo

A 76 m cargo ship (also known as Ville de Valence) that hit a mine on 12 May 1918 near the Pointe Dubreuil, reached from Cavalaire. The bow section stands upright at 45–55 m; the stern lies 170 m away (bearing 140°) at about 69 m. Often called one of the most beautiful wrecks of the Riviera.

Facts

• Region: France – Provence & Côte d'Azur
• Area: Le Lavandou, Cavalaire & St-Tropez
• Depth: 45–69 m
• Level: advanced
• Current: low
• Type: wreck
• Coordinates: 43.16785, 6.5926 (approximate)
• Highlights: WWI cargo wreck, upright bow section, deep stern section
• Tips: Technical dive: on air expect about 15 minutes of bottom time and long decompression; Cap Camarat Plongée requires PE60, and the stern needs trimix. Never try both sections on one dive.

Sources

• https://www.wannadive.net/spot/Europe/France/Mediterranean/Cavalaire_Sainte_Maxime/Le_Togo/index.html
• https://www.wannadive.net/spot/Europe/France/Mediterranean/Cavalaire_Sainte_Maxime/Arrière_du_Togo/index.html
• https://www.capcamaratplongee.com/les-explorations-1
• https://lavandou.epi-plongee.fr/?page_id=70
• https://www.miopalmoplongee.com/le-centre/nos-sites-de-plongee.php