L’Augustine Fresnel

The 173-foot L'Augustin Fresnel was formerly a lighthouse ship assigned to the Pointe a Pintre center in the early 1990s. It was installed there to keep the region safe while the buoys in Antilla and Guyana were being maintained. During a hurricane season, it was transferred to Guadeloupe and sunk in 2003 at a depth of 82 feet. Storm DEAN, an exceptionally powerful hurricane, drove the whole wreck further down 108 feet. It is currently a stunning artificial reef and a popular destination for advanced and wreck divers. Lying on a 30 m depth, this 53 m long wreck is just a few minutes' sails from Bouillante. "The Augustin" is in good condition and very colonized, you can enjoy the exterior as well as the interior of this former boat from the fleet of lighthouses and beacons.

• A deep-diving destination for experienced divers.
• A sanctuary for two huge groupers.
• Sunk with the intent of attracting scuba divers and scientific divers

What you'll see: The wreck has attracted a wide range of creatures. On dives, groupers, tunas, barracudas, and stingrays are regularly observed. The metal structure has been inhabited by coral growths, providing divers with a magnificent backdrop for a fascinating and safe dive. Enjoy your dive amid the hundreds of buzzing swallowtail perch.