Diving the D-Day Sherman Tanks

Site Overview

D-Day Sherman Tanks is a wreck and artificial dive site in Normandy – D-Day Wrecks & Channel, France, reached from the base town of Omaha Beach. Sherman tanks from the D-Day landings lie scattered on the seabed off Omaha Beach in just 3-12 m of water. They are now artificial reefs rich in macro life and small fish. The site reaches a maximum depth of 12 m with an average profile around 8 m and a shallow start near 3 m, which places it firmly in the beginner category and means divers should hold at least an Open Water certification. Conditions are typical of the French coastal coast: visibility generally runs from 6 to 18 metres, the current is moderate, and the water temperature ranges between 9 and 19 degrees Celsius with low surge exposure. The marine community is centred on Atlantic Cod, European Lobster, Conger Eel, Small-spotted Catshark, Pollock, Spider Crab, and the full species list is detailed below for divers planning a trip. D-Day Sherman Tanks is a strong representative of why Normandy – D-Day Wrecks & Channel diving is so highly regarded, blending the geology, history and biodiversity that define French underwater exploration. It pairs naturally with the other sites of the Normandy – D-Day Wrecks & Channel region for a varied holiday, and with the right thermal protection and, where relevant, the correct specialist training, it offers a memorable dive for photographers, naturalists and wreck or reef enthusiasts alike.