West Wall

Best months: Jan–May

Protected Area

Bahia de Luperón

Why dive here

With 232+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, humpback whales, orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - West Wall offers some of Sosua & Puerto Plata's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.

Best timeJan–May

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBarracuda, Humpback Whales, Orcas, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 232+ species recorded

Water27-30°C · warmest September, October, November

CharacterWreck dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Just a short hop from Sosua Beach, West Wall feels surprisingly secluded. We like how quickly you drop onto the reef, finding yourself among some impressively healthy coral formations for a site so close to shore. Keep an eye out for those three old Spanish cannons tucked into the wall – they’re a cool find. You’ll usually spot plenty of the usual Caribbean suspects: parrotfish, grunts, and angelfish, with the occasional nurse shark cruising by. It’s a solid pick for a relaxed afternoon dive, topping out at 18 meters, making it approachable for most experience levels.

Safety Notes

Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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West Wall Wreck History

Year Sunk

1904

Vessel Type

cargo ship

Cause

collision

The Annie Falconer was a classic two-masted schooner plying the waters of the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River at the turn of the 20th century. In 1904, while laden with a cargo of coal, she was navigating the river near Brockville when she was struck by the barge 'Severn'. The collision was catastrophic, and the 108-foot wooden vessel quickly sank, settling on the riverbed where she would remain undisturbed for decades.

Today, the Annie Falconer is one of the most celebrated freshwater wrecks in Québec and Ontario's Thousand Islands region. She sits perfectly upright and remarkably intact, a ghostly silhouette in the clear, cool water. Divers are greeted by her proud bowsprit, and can explore a deck that still features deadeyes, railings, and the ship's wheel. The masts remain standing, pointing towards the surface they last saw over a century ago. Her accessibility and incredible state of preservation make the Annie Falconer a truly unforgettable dive and a beautiful window into the region's maritime past.