BREEZIN THRU
Protected Area
Palisadoes- Port Royal Protected Area
Why dive here
With 361+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, eagle rays, nurse sharks and seahorses - BREEZIN THRU offers some of Ocho Rios's richest wreck diving. Water sits around 27°C.
Breezin Thru, sitting pretty at just 16 metres, is one of our favourite yacht wrecks in Ocho Rios. She’s not huge, but there’s enough here to keep you poking around for a good long while. We love finning over her deck, seeing the way the light filters down, illuminating schools of tiny silversides that dart in and out of the broken superstructure. It feels like you’re snooping around someone’s abandoned boat, but underwater. You’ll find plenty of resident critters too; nurse sharks sometimes nap under the deeper parts of the hull, and we’ve spotted moray eels peeking from shadowy corners. Keep an eye out for big parrotfish grazing on the algae-covered metal. This site is perfect for a relaxed dive, especially if you’re into exploring nooks and crannies without worrying about deep deco limits. We’d suggest going in the morning; the visibility tends to be better before any afternoon chop picks up.
Typical BREEZIN THRU Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
BREEZIN THRU Wreck History
Year Sunk
1950
Vessel Type
yacht
Cause
storm
The wreck known to local divers as the "Breezin Thru" boasts a remarkable service history spanning two world wars. She began life as the USS Sabalo (SP-225), a patrol vessel for the United States Navy during World War I. After the war, she was sold into private ownership, only to be called back to duty with the onset of World War II. This time, she served with the Royal Canadian Navy, renamed the RCN Cougar, once again patrolling the Atlantic against enemy threats.
Following her second tour of duty, the vessel returned to a peaceful civilian life as a private yacht, eventually being renamed "Breezin Thru." Her long and storied career finally came to an end in 1950, when a powerful hurricane sent her to the seabed off Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Her military past and tranquil final years create a fascinating contrast, a story of service and eventual surrender to the power of the sea.
Today, the "Breezin Thru" rests in just 16 meters of water, making it a highly accessible and popular dive site. While the years and storms have taken their toll, divers can explore the vessel's scattered remains, which have become a thriving artificial reef. The shallow depth allows for long bottom times and excellent light for photography, offering a chance to connect with a unique piece of naval history now teeming with Caribbean marine life.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BREEZIN THRU
BREEZIN THRU Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for BREEZIN THRU, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (18.42, -77.1) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
27.36°C
81°F
Air Temperature
28.09°C
83°F
Wind Speed
4.21 m/s
8.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.3 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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