De La Salle Wreck
Protected Area
Bonefish Pond National Park
Why dive here
With 531+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and lemon sharks - De La Salle Wreck offers some of Nassau & New Providence's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
The De La Salle Wreck often gets overshadowed by Nassau's other artificial reefs, but we think that’s a real shame. We love this site for its character. It’s an old cargo ship, sunk deliberately in the 1980s, and she’s settled upright in about 15 metres, making her perfect for divers who want some time to poke around. You can actually swim through the cargo holds, feeling the cool shadow as you pass from one end to the other, often bumping into a curious school of grunts hanging out. The structure is draped in gorgonian corals, swaying gently with the surge, and the deck beams are home to some surprisingly large parrotfish, crunching away. Keep an eye out for moray eels tucked into every nook. We often spot a nurse shark or two napping under the bow, completely unbothered by divers. Our favourite time to dive it is first thing in the morning; the light filtering through the water into the holds is just something else. For photographers, the silhouettes are fantastic.
Typical De La Salle Wreck Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for De La Salle Wreck
De La Salle Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for De La Salle Wreck, sourced from NOAA buoy & Copernicus Marine data - nearest station: 8723214 - Virginia Key, FL (295km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
30.38°C
87°F · Range: 29.3–34°C
Air Temperature
29.6°C
85°F
Current Speed
8.25 cm/s
Direction: N (346°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.042 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.83 PSU
Wind Speed
3.6 m/s
7.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1016.2 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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