USS Kittiwake

About this site

A 251-foot submarine rescue vessel intentionally sunk as an artificial reef in 2011. One of the Caribbean's most popular wreck dives, with five decks to explore including the mess hall, engine room, and recompression chamber.

Conditions

Country

Cayman Islands

Region

Grand Cayman

Max depth

5–20 m

Visibility

20–40 m

Water temperature

26–29°C

Difficulty

Beginner to Intermediate

Best season

Year-round

Type

Wreck

Suitable for

• Scuba

Dive types

• Wreck

Marine life

• Rays
• Turtles
• Groupers