Hirondelle wreck Suggest edit

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43Max dive depth

43.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

NoneCurrent

MildSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to SeptemberBest months

18.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

4.0–10.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The Hirondelle is a paddle steamer that sank in 1862 in Lake Geneva and lies at a depth of around 43 meters, making it a notable freshwater wreck dive.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: None Suggest edit
Surge: Mild Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 18.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 4.0–10.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Both Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
silt gravel rock Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting conditions are during midday; explore different angles of the wreck.

Location

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