CATHELEY H - Sandy Island

The Catheley H isn't some ancient galleon, but we love it for its unintended drama. Sunk in 1993, this motor vessel was actually meant for scuttling but decided to catch fire and go down on its own terms. It’s a shallow dive, just 13 metres, which makes it perfect for a long bottom time, easy navigation, and great light penetration. What you get is a really approachable wreck, lying upright and mostly intact on a sandy seabed. Sunlight dapples through the superstructure, illuminating schools of tiny silversides that shimmer around the bow. Our favourite part is the engine room, easily accessible, where you'll often find a shy moray eel peeking from a pipe. Look closely and you'll spot sergeant majors defending their purple egg patches on the hull, while schools of snapper drift lazily overhead. It’s a fantastic site for newer wreck divers or those who just want a relaxed dive with a bit of history and plenty of fish.

Location
Sandy Island, Anguilla, Caribbean
Coordinates
18.211027, -63.092970
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
13m

Marine Protected Area: Little Bay

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Marine Life in Sandy Island

Home to 297 recorded species including 247 reef fish, 13 hard corals, 10 other, 6 whales & dolphins, 5 crabs & lobsters, 3 seagrass & algae.

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