Dive-site story
Resting in the sheltered waters of Shipwreck Cove off Buck Island, this steel-hulled cargo vessel has a storied past that includes wartime service and hauling agricultural goods before being abandoned and scuttled as an artificial reef. Major hurricanes broke the structure into three distinct sections across a sandy seabed. Divers can easily explore the exposed hull frames, open holds, and scattered machinery, which now serve as fertile habitat for colonizing corals and passing pelagics.
Three distinct wreck sections that are easy to navigate on a single tank
Open hull frames and cargo holds providing gentle swim-through opportunities
Frequent encounters with sea turtles grazing in adjacent seagrass patches
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is reliable year-round, though the driest weather and calmest overall sea conditions run through winter and spring.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern stingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| French angelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great barracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted moray eelGymnothorax moringa | Common |
Marine forecast
