mv Brianna H - IMO6511908 - South Coast
The *Brianna H*, a merchant vessel now settled at 24 metres, is a proper ship to explore on Barbados' South Coast. We love how intact she is, especially for a wreck that's been down since 2014. You can still make out the superstructure, and the cargo holds offer some great swim-throughs – just watch your buoyancy in there. It’s always cool to fin through the bridge, imagining her working life. This wreck has become a busy apartment block for reef life. Schools of grunts and snappers hang out in the shadows, and we often spot lionfish tucked into crevices. Keep an eye out for moray eels poking their heads from behind plates of metal. The deck itself is a canvas of soft corals and sponges, a real explosion of colour against the rusted steel. We'd suggest going on a calm morning; the visibility can be excellent, making the whole ship glow. It’s a site that suits divers who appreciate a relatively complete wreck and the way nature reclaims these sunken giants.
- Location
- South Coast, Barbados, Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 13.090183, -59.624817
- Type
- wreck
- Maximum Depth
- 24m
Marine Protected Area: Carslisle Bay
Best Time to Dive in South Coast
The warmest water temperatures in South Coast occur in January, averaging 28.0°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.0°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.0°C (air: 26.1°C)
- February: 28.0°C (air: 26.1°C)
- March: 28.0°C (air: 26.4°C)
- April: 28.0°C (air: 27.0°C)
- May: 28.0°C (air: 27.7°C)
- June: 28.0°C (air: 27.8°C)
- July: 28.0°C (air: 27.6°C)
- August: 28.0°C (air: 27.8°C)
- September: 28.0°C (air: 28.1°C)
- October: 28.0°C (air: 27.9°C)
- November: 28.0°C (air: 27.2°C)
- December: 28.0°C (air: 26.6°C)
Nearby Dive Sites in South Coast
- Bow Bells Reef (reef)
- CARINTILLES - 3m (wreck)
- Carlisle Bay - 3-20m (wreck)
- Cobblers Reef (reef)
- Freights Bay (reef)
- FRIARS CRAIG - 14m (wreck)
- Friars Craig Wreck - 8-18m (wreck)
- JOHN R PENROSE - 3m (wreck)
- MV Trident - 18m (wreck)
Nearest Dive Centres to mv Brianna H - IMO6511908
- G Fish Watersports Barbados - ["PADI"]
- West Side Scuba Centre - ["PADI"]
Marine Life in South Coast
Home to 382 recorded species including 336 reef fish, 23 hard corals, 7 other, 4 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 octopus & squid, 2 whales & dolphins.
Notable Species
- Slippery Dick (Halichoeres bivittatus) - Reef Fish
- Dusky Damselfish (Stegastes adustus) - Reef Fish
- Devilfish (Ophioblennius atlanticus) - Reef Fish
- Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
- Horse-eye Jack (Caranx latus) - Reef Fish
- Parrotfish (Thalassoma bifasciatum) - Reef Fish
- Greater Soapfish (Rypticus saponaceus) - Reef Fish
- French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum) - Reef Fish
- Hamlet (Gymnothorax moringa) - Reef Fish
- Molly Miller (Labrisomus nuchipinnis) - Reef Fish
- Flamefish (Apogon maculatus) - Reef Fish
- Blackfin Blenny (Paraclinus nigripinnis) - Reef Fish
- Saddled Blenny (Malacoctenus triangulatus) - Reef Fish
- Rusty Goby (Priolepis hipoliti) - Reef Fish
- Pearl Blenny (Entomacrodus nigricans) - Reef Fish
- Butterbun (Chaetodon striatus) - Reef Fish
- Sand Stargazer (Dactyloscopus tridigitatus) - Reef Fish
- Slender Mojarra (Eucinostomus jonesii) - Reef Fish
- Sergeant-major (Abudefduf saxatilis) - Reef Fish
- Mulet (Mugil curema) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for mv Brianna H - IMO6511908
Based on average water temperature of 28.0°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories