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Shipwrecks in Brittany: the most beautiful boat cemeteries

Shipwrecks in Brittany: the most beautiful boat cemeteries

Frequently Asked Questions about Shipwrecks in Brittany

In Brittany, several sites allow you to observe old fishing or merchant shipwrecks.

From the Rance to the Brest roadstead, passing through the Gulf of Morbihan, these old ports, rivers, and coves are home to marine cemeteries accessible on foot.

This article lists the main places to discover: the wrecks of Diben in Plougasnou, with the former longliner Kalinka, built in 1964 by Michel Rolland; the wrecks of Port-Rhu in Douarnenez; the Sillon site in Camaret-sur-Mer; the old decommissioned ships in Landévennec in the Penforn cove; the remains of boats in Magouër in Plouhinec; the visible carcasses in Kerhervy in Lanester; the wrecks near Berder Island; the beautiful wrecks of Bono; and finally Quelmer-La Passagère with the Ondine and the Philippe-Martine.

In this article, we will concentrate solely on wrecks in Brittany that have run aground and are visible. The list of sites presented here is not exhaustive, but reflects a personal choice. Some of the photographs of these wrecks are available for sale in limited editions (limited edition).

Interactive map of visible shipwrecks in Brittany

This map shows the most beautiful ship cemeteries and wrecks in Brittany, classified by department. Explore the points of interest to find out more about each site and plan your visits.