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MV Captain Keith Tibbetts (Wreck)

We love the MV Captain Keith Tibbetts because it’s a wreck that genuinely feels alive. Sunk back in '96, this old Soviet frigate has really settled into its new home off Cayman Brac. Dropping down, the sheer scale of the 100-meter ship hits you, its form softened by decades of growth. You can glide along the deck, peer into open hatches, and sometimes even navigate through a few of the more accessible compartments, which is always a thrill. Our favourite part is the engine room, often swirling with schools of French grunts and snapper. You’ll spot Nassau groupers lurking in shadowy corners, and we’ve had plenty of encounters with turtles munching on algae near the bow. Visibility here usually holds steady, often 25 meters plus, so you get these fantastic long views of the wreck stretching out. It's an ideal dive for those who appreciate exploring a structure with a real sense of history, and it’s a site we’d recommend for advanced open water divers comfortable with depths to 25 meters. Keep an eye out for imitator blennies poking their heads from crevices.