Musée des Epaves Sous-Marines

The Musée des Epaves Sous-Marines is a located just outside Port-en-Bessin, Normandy.

The museum features an extensive collection of artefacts recovered from the seabed off the Normandy coast, including wreckage from Allied ships, planes, tanks, and other military equipment lost during the D-Day landings and subsequent battles.

The creation of this unique collection was started in 1970 when Jacques Lemonchois, the museum curator is asked by the French state to clear some of the dangerous wrecks off the Normandy Coast. Jacques Lemonchois passion for history enabled him to save and preserve the items now displayed in the museum including a Sherman DD tank, M7 self-propelled gun and many personal effects.

With its focus on underwater archaeology, the Musée des Epaves Sous-Marines provides a fascinating perspective on the D-Day landings and the maritime aspect of the Second World War. The museum not only preserves these sunken relics but also educates visitors about the importance of underwater heritage and the efforts to recover and preserve these submerged historical treasures.