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War Balloon

War Balloon

Brittany North, France

Depth
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30m

Visibility
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6m - 18m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced


About War Balloon

The War Baloon was a smaller English Cargo vessel that sank in 1918 due to unknown reasons. She can be located 2,5 miles South West of La pointe Saint Mathieu. Her remains are home to a variety of marine fish. This wreck makes a very scenic dive since she is still partially intact.

War Balloon Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Reef, Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

30m

Visibility Range

6m 18m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 35%

O2
Marine Life

  • Lobsters
  • Rays
  • Nurse Sharks
  • Cuttlefish
  • Pelagic Fish
Weather Conditions

Water Temperature
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