Dukws
Characteristics of the wreck
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1944
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France
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Mediterranean Sea
Military vehicles (1941)
Information
A diving trip to Cavalaire-Sur-Mer, on the Mediterranean coast of France, allows you to dive the wrecks of 2 GMC DUKWs. These military vehicles were used by the US Army during the last World War during the 1944 landings in Italy, Provence, North Africa, Normandy, and the Pacific.
The GMC DUKW 353 was built in 1941 to serve as an all-terrain vehicle. Thanks to its 6-wheel drive and steel propeller, this type of vehicle is especially capable of crossing rivers and entering the sea to supply ships with goods and weapons when they cannot get close to the coast.
The GMC DUKWs carries 2.4 tons of equipment or 25 heavily equipped men. On land, this vehicle uses, of course, only its engine and wheels. Its success also comes from its large loading capacity, 25 well-equipped men, or 2,368 kg of equipment. These 2 wrecks are placed on a muddy bottom.
Dive centers
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Tiki Dive
France
- Cavalaire

The Tiki Dive center? Fabien's boat Tiki Dive welcomes you in the port of Cavalaire. This comfortable boat, equipped with 4 cabins, has a rear cockpit, a "Tiki Divemaster" cabin, an interior saloon with a fully equipped kitchen, 3 double cabins, 2 bathrooms, and 2 sun decks. The launch is from the platform with a hot shower, which is very pleasant when you get out of the water. The Tiki Dive diving school offers SSI courses from beginners to divemasters with the possibility to combine the courses with a stay on board the boat for one or more days.
Breakfast and meals are therefore included in the overnight stay on board. You add your diving course or your explorations around Cavalaire to the national park of Port-Cros and Porquerolles! The Tiki Dive also allows you to discover the diving area that stretches from St-Raphaël to Toulon, whether it's for a half-day, a day, or a stay. Enjoy the boat and the services offered, with family or friends.
The 17m long Tiki Dive includes diving equipment for hire and an inflation station. The team of instructors is fully dedicated to your satisfaction as the welcome, training, and explorations are done à la carte, whether you are a beginner diver or more experienced. The boat can only accommodate 12 people during the day and 8 people for the nights, which provides a small family atmosphere! In addition to scuba diving, water sports such as snorkeling and paddleboarding are also available. [+]
- Near Downtown area
- Accomodations and diving
- Comfortable boat
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European Diving School Saint-Tropez
France
- Ramatuelle
  
A Escola Europeia de Mergulho está localizada no acampamento Kon Tiki, na praia arenosa de Pampelonne, perto de St-Tropez. A Escola Europeia de Mergulho está aberta desde o início de Maio até ao final de Setembro. No entanto, os grupos também são bem-vindos após este período. Alex, o proprietário da Escola Europeia de Mergulho, é também instrutor de mergulho. Recebe-o na sua língua materna, em alemão, inglês, francês ou espanhol. A atmosfera é cosmopolita à medida que mergulhadores de toda a Europa se encontram neste centro.
Alex é o único alemão na costa que tem um diploma de mergulho estatal francês e é, portanto, o centro de referência alemão na costa. A Escola Europeia de Mergulho oferece uma vasta gama de cursos PADI e CMAS, para todos os níveis de mergulhadores, desde os principiantes até aos mais experientes, tanto recreativos como tek. O parque de campismo Kon Tiki é muito adequado para mergulhadores Tek, clubes, associações e famílias. Trimix está disponível mediante reserva e Nitrox 32 é gratuito na Escola Europeia de Mergulho. As válvulas cilíndricas têm uma saída dupla DIN ou INT.
A partir do centro de mergulho da Escola Europeia de Mergulho, é possível explorar os mais belos naufrágios no Mediterrâneo, incluindo relíquias populares da Primeira e Segunda Guerra Mundial, tais como o submarino Rubis, o contratorpedeiro Poursuivante, o minesweeper Espingnole, bem como navios de carga como o Togo, o Profeta e o Tell. Visite também o Grande Queyrolle, o Sardinaux, o Arche, o Rabiou. Irá também explorar os locais mais belos do Parque Nacional de Port-Cros. [+]
- Free Nitrox
- Stay without a car
- Accomodations and diving
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Eau Bleue Plongée Cavalaire
France
- Cavalaire

The Eau Bleue diving center is located 100 meters from the restaurant "La Côte à l'Os", at the end of the rue du Port, in Cavalaire. Open all year round, Eau Bleue welcomes up to 11 divers aboard the Maeva, an 11-meter speedboat, regardless of their certification. You will find the place where Gwenaël has set up his inflating station just next to the second harbor office of Cavalaire.
Gwen, DEJEPS, TDI Instructor, offers IANTD and TDI training, FFESSM. He is specialized in rebreather diving with oxygen and helium stock. The Eau Bleue diving school is specialized since 2001 in mixed diving with Nitrox and Trimix.
From Cavalaire, you can embark on half-day or full-day trips to explore the sites of your choice, with "à la carte dives" being preferred at the Eau Bleue diving center. Gwen will take you to discover the most beautiful dive sites of Saint-Tropez and the Golden Islands, always in a small group, and in a relaxed atmosphere. Expect also dives on the most famous wrecks of the Mediterranean. Wreck and deep diving courses are organized from April to October. [+]
- Near Downtown area
- Popular dive sites
- Diving around Islands
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Eperlan
France
- Cavalaire

The Eperlan diving school is located on the boat Eperlan II, in the back alley of the Port of Cavalaire, right next to the tourist office and the towed buoy stands. The diving equipment is stored on this 15 m long aluminum boat, except for the diving tanks which are brought by car from a technical room located in the port.
With a capacity of 38 divers, the Eperlan II has a covered deck to shelter divers from bad weather, to enjoy the sun, and to navigate safely in rough seas. Smaller groups of 12 divers board the Sarrasin, a 7-meter long RIB boat, also owned by the Eperlan Dive Center, and used to travel to different sites more quickly. Momo welcomes you with good humor.
The Eperlan diving school offers you FFESSM training, baptism, and children's diving up to level 3. Discover with the Eperlan club the most beautiful diving sites of Cavalaire, the islands of Port Cro and Porquerolle as well as diving spots on wrecks. In the respect of the safety rules, the Eperlan club allows you to spend unforgettable diving vacations in Cavalaire, in the heart of the natural 2000 zone and the Pelagos sanctuary, renowned for its rich underwater fauna and flora. [+]
- Stay without a car
- No equipment carrying
- Nautical activities
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Mio Palmo Cavalaire
France
- Cavalaire sur Mer
 
The Mio Palmo diving center is located in the Résidences du Port, close to Cavalaire town center. Mio Palmo features a dedicated dive shop, a changing room, and comfortable amenities. Mio Palmo is also equipped with a modern filling station with air and nitrox, as well as buffer tanks for quick refilling of tanks. You can also get oxygen on site.
The Mio Palmo diving school offers the possibility of FFESSM and PADI training, from the first dive to divemaster and instructor. Technical diving is in the spotlight here with TEC REC PADI courses. In front of Mio Palmo, you can take advantage of the paid parking from June 15th to September 15th. You can avoid carrying your diving equipment over a long distance thanks to the boats located in front of the center. The Mio Palmo, a comfortable and fast boat, in yellow aluminum, takes 20 divers. The 25-person Europa boat has a sundeck, toilet, and large cabin.
Dive to your heart's content in the bay of Cavalaire and around Cap Camarat. You visit wrecks like the Rubis and the best dive sites of Cavalaire-sur-Mer around Cap Taillat and Lardier. Take a look around the Roches Quairolles. From Mio Palmo, you can also explore the most beautiful wrecks in the Mediterranean, such as the Greek or the Donator, as well as the underwater world of the Port-Cros and Porquerolles National Parks, which offer the best diving in the Mediterranean. [+]
- Located close to the dive sites
- Near Downtown area
- Carry Less Equipment
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