Wreck Dive Sites
The wrecks of the Riviera Maya are all artificially sunk and with is have extra holes cur into them to allow light to penetrate the wrecks. All wrecks are located within ocean current areas and are very well suited for diving, training and photography.
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Cozumel Wreck - Originally built in Tampa, Florida at the Wilson Marine Shipworks in 1944. This Wreck measures 184 feet long, 33 feet wide and 40 feet high from keel to the top of the super structure, this ship was put into service as mine sweeper for the US Navy as SCUFFLES.
In 1962 this boat was sold to the Mexican Navy, converted to an Admiral Class gun boat and named and numbered FELIPE XICOTANCATL C-53. From 1962 to 1999 she patrolled the Gulf of Mexico and the Mexican Caribbean sea serving in rescue missions and patrolling for illegal arms and drugs.
After 55 years of service C-53 was decommissioned and later donated to Cozumel Island Marine Park. C-53 was sunk in 1999 in 82’ of water just off shore from Chankanaab Park.
This dive site is the only wreck dive in Cozumel (of course not counting the old plane wreck that is a rubble dive not a wreck dive). The C-53 is a very popular dive for pleasure diving and an excellent training location for divers interested in any level of Wreck Diving Training.
Playa del Carmen Wreck Mama Viña - Conditions: Mild to Strong current is to be expected usually moving to the north. Minimum depth: 21m (70ft). Maximum depth: 30m (100ft). Average Visibility: 30m (100ft).
This former shrimp boat was intentionally sunk in 1995 for divers. Since then, the coral growth has proceeded rapidly on this artificial reef. With a maximum depth of 30m (100ft) and the possibility of strong currents, this dive is for the experienced diver. Jump into the water south of the wreck and maintain a depth of 10m (30ft) until you see the bow of the wreck, which is easily seen from a distance.
Once close, descend to the bottom and drift along the side of the wreck until you reach the stern where you will find the propeller. From here it is recommended to move up into the lower deck and you can explore through the windows the inside rooms. Afterwards move to the top level, lean on the ceiling, and enjoy the schools of fish.
When it is time to ascend simply let yourself go with the current including your safety stop.
Puerto Morelos Wreck - The wreck in Puerto Morelos is a sister ship of the one in Cozumel with same history and dimensions. She rests at 90 feet / 27 meters to the sand. Currents can be strong and a pair of Eagle Rays is living at the wreck.
Cancun Wrecks - The two wrecks in Cancun are sister ships of the one in Cozumel with a similar history. They lay at 90 feet / 27 meters to the sand. One of them has broken up during Huricane Wilma in October 2005.
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