French Navy discovers deepest wreck in French territorial waters using AUV and ROV

In March 2025, French Navy’s Expert Centre for Human Diving and Underwater Intervention (CEPHIMSER) located a wreck at a depth of ~2,500m (8,421ft) using a combination of AUV and ROV.

The wreck has since been names Camarat 4 because of its location to Cap Camarat on the French Riveria. It is likely a 16th century merchant ship carrying ceramics and other cargo.

Full article and photos at Earth.com 22aug25