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Hellcat

  • Diver level:

    Experienced

  • Depth max:

    55 m

  • Visibility:

    to 30m
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Wreck
The Hell Cat F6F was an American plane. In 1956, during a training exercise, a young Navy pilot practicing low-altitude flight made a wrong move and the plane touched the water. The pilot ejected himself from the cockpit but the Hell Cat sank down to 55m/180ft. Today the wreck lies untouched on the sea bed. Divers can explore the cockpit and its glass shield, the wings mounted with machine-guns along with the fuselage that's still there, in perfect condition. The engine is still there as well. Unfortunately, the propeller disappeared upon the crash, but a similar one is on display at the local museum. Hell Cat is a great dive, but is recommended for CMAS *** / DiveMaster only.

When To Go Diving

The best time for diving this site is from April to October. The average water temperature stays around 20C/68F from late May to mid November. Depth of the site is 55m/1801ft. Water visibility is good, 10-30m/32-98ft.

Reviews about Hellcat

It is an American aircraft dating from World War I
It is an American aircraft dating from World War II which was sold to France. The plane rests on a sandy bottom at 57 meters depth. This spot is good for experienced divers only.
2014-07-21
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