ARIMAR

In October 1971, the 165-foot motor vessel Arimar was undertaking a long transatlantic voyage from Boca Grande, Florida, to Venice, Italy. Her journey was cut short in the Bahamas when she suffered a catastrophic engine failure. Powerless and adrift, the Arimar was at the mercy of the winds and currents, which pushed her inexorably towards the northern tip of Eleuthera. On October 26th, she ran hard aground on the shallow reef system just south of Egg Island, where the constant force of the waves broke her apart.

Today, the Arimar, often known simply as the Egg Island Wreck, is one of the most famous and beloved shallow wrecks in the Bahamas. Resting in only 6 meters of turquoise water, its rusted bow often pierces the surface, acting as a beacon for divers and snorkelers. The wreckage is scattered across the seafloor, creating a fascinating playground for exploration. Over the decades, it has transformed into a spectacular artificial reef, teeming with corals, sponges, and huge schools of colorful reef fish, making it a must-see site for underwater photographers and marine life enthusiasts.