

Best for advanced divers, 45m, boat entry, mild current.
Le Messerschmitt 109 is a Second World War aircraft wreck resting on a flat sandy seabed at a depth of 45 metres off the coast of Île Maïre. This site is strictly for advanced divers, as the depth requires careful management of nitrogen narcosis and mandatory decompression stops. Visibility at the site ranges from 10 to 30 metres, allowing for a clear view of the aircraft profile. Currents are typically mild. Due to the depth and the need for decompression, boat access is required and divers should use a shot line rigged directly to the wreck to conserve bottom time.
43.20013, 5.22973
Book with a Marseille operator who runs dedicated deep wreck profiles, as a planned decompression schedule and a stage cylinder are standard practice at this depth. Confirm the shot line is rigged directly to the aircraft before descending, as navigating to the wreck at 45 metres on a wide sandy bottom wastes bottom time.
The wreck is located 100 metres from the island of Planier.
Recorded at this site
Depth
45m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-17°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
No, this site is for advanced divers only due to the 45-metre depth and the requirement for decompression diving.
The wreck sits at a constant depth of 45 metres on the seabed.
This is a boat dive located 10,000 metres from the shore.
The main hazards include the risk of nitrogen narcosis at 45 metres and the necessity of mandatory decompression stops during the ascent.
No, this site is not suitable for snorkelling as the wreck lies at a depth of 45 metres.
Diving at Le Messerschmitt 109 in Marseille requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Le Messerschmitt 109 in Marseille. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 17°C.
Le Messerschmitt 109 in Marseille typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Le Messerschmitt 109 in Marseille typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.