Kittiwake Wreck
Grand Cayman · Cayman Islands
The USS Kittiwake, a 76-metre US Navy submarine rescue vessel deliberately sunk in 2011, now rests upright in 18 metres on a sandy shelf off Seven Mile Beach. Five decks of penetrable interior offer everything from engine rooms to the bridge, colonised by encrusting sponges, black coral whips, and resident barracuda. Snorkellers can reach the superstructure at 5 metres while certified divers explore the full hull and open cargo holds.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 18 m
Good for beginners
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
15 to 25 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
25 to 30°C
Skin or 1mm
Your chances of seeing each animal
Great barracudaLeast concern
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Queen angelfishLeast concern
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Spotted moray eelLeast concern
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Caribbean reef squidLeast concern
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
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