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Westsider Wreck, Carriacou

The Westsider Wreck is one of those tugboats that just gets better with age. Sunk intentionally, it’s not ancient but feels it, completely cloaked in sponges and soft corals that give it a wonderfully overgrown, slightly spooky vibe. We love dropping down onto the main deck, often finding ourselves immediately in the company of a school of jacks, all glinting in the shafts of sunlight. At 26 metres, it’s an easy, relaxed dive, perfect for divers who appreciate a wreck that’s truly become an artificial reef. You can poke around the superstructure, peer into the engine room, and expect to spot plenty of big barracuda hanging out, seemingly eyeing you up. We often see yellow snappers tucked into crevices, and it’s a reliable spot for a nurse shark resting in the sand nearby. The sheer number of lionfish here is also something to note, a testament to how well this wreck attracts marine life. It’s atmospheric, uncrowded, and offers fantastic wide-angle photo opportunities.