MV Captain Keith Tibbetts

About this site

A 330-foot Russian-built frigate intentionally scuttled in 1996, broken into two sections by a hurricane. One of only two accessible Soviet warships in the Western Hemisphere, offering exciting penetration dives.

Conditions

Country

Cayman Islands

Region

Cayman Brac

Max depth

9–30 m

Visibility

25–40 m

Water temperature

26–29°C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Best season

Year-round

Type

Wreck

Suitable for

• Scuba

Dive types

• Wreck

Marine life

• Turtles
• Barracuda
• Groupers