PAMIR - West Coast
The Pamir, a scuttled motor vessel, lies upright in 15 meters of water off Barbados' west coast. This 48-meter wreck is a good option for newer wreck divers, or those looking for an easy second dive. We’ve found plenty of schooling fish swirling around the superstructure, and the open holds are straightforward to navigate. Keep an eye out for resident barracuda lurking in the deeper shadows of the engine room. It’s an accessible wreck, allowing for a relaxed exploration of its various nooks and crannies.
- Location
- West Coast, Barbados, Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 13.257533, -59.646816
- Type
- wreck
- Maximum Depth
- 15m
Marine Protected Area: Folkstone
Best Time to Dive in West Coast
The warmest water temperatures in West Coast occur in January, averaging 28.2°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.2°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.2°C (air: 26.0°C)
- February: 28.2°C (air: 26.1°C)
- March: 28.2°C (air: 26.3°C)
- April: 28.2°C (air: 26.9°C)
- May: 28.2°C (air: 27.7°C)
- June: 28.2°C (air: 27.8°C)
- July: 28.2°C (air: 27.6°C)
- August: 28.2°C (air: 27.8°C)
- September: 28.2°C (air: 28.2°C)
- October: 28.2°C (air: 28.1°C)
- November: 28.2°C (air: 27.3°C)
- December: 28.2°C (air: 26.7°C)
Nearby Dive Sites in West Coast
- Brightledge (reef)
- Brightledge (reef)
- Bright Ledge - 25-40m (reef)
- Cement Plant (drift)
- FishPot - Shore Dive (reef)
- Harrison Reefs (reef)
- Maycocks - Sand Channels (reef)
- Pamir, wreck (reef)
- Pamir Wreck - 5-12m (wreck)
- STAVRONIKITA - 35m (wreck)
- Stavronikita Wreck - 6-42m (wreck)
- The Zoo (wreck)
Nearest Dive Centres to PAMIR
- BarbadoScuba
- Hightide Watersports - ["PADI"]
- Reefers & Wreckers - ["PADI"]
- Salt & Sea Scuba - ["PADI"]
Marine Life in West Coast
Home to 379 recorded species including 334 reef fish, 23 hard corals, 7 other, 4 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 whales & dolphins, 2 octopus & squid.
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
- Bastard soldierfish (Myripristis jacobus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for PAMIR
Based on average water temperature of 28.2°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