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Charles L. Brown, wreck

We’ve spent a fair bit of time exploring the wrecks around St. Kitts, and the *Charles L. Brown* consistently ranks high on our list. It’s a purposeful dive, an old cable-laying vessel scuttled back in the 80s, sitting upright on a sandy bottom at 26 metres. What we love about this one isn't just its history, but how gracefully it's become part of the reef. As you descend, the sheer size of it starts to emerge from the blue, a proper ship shape. The bow is often the first thing you pick out, then the vast open cargo holds. We’d suggest heading straight for those holds; they’re wide open, inviting you inside for a quiet swim-through experience. Sunlight dapples down, illuminating schools of snapper that swirl around the bulkheads. Look closely at the deck plating and superstructure for scorpionfish blending in, their camouflage practically perfect against the encrusting corals. Our favourite spot? Definitely the wheelhouse. It’s a little more broken up, but you can still piece together what it once was. You'll often find a lurking nurse shark tucked away underneath, or a big green moray peeking from a crevice. The *Charles L. Brown* is an intermediate dive, suitable for those with some experience navigating deeper sites and currents, which can pick up a bit on the surface. It’s a fantastic dive for photographers who appreciate the drama of a large, intact wreck, complete with its new, thriving ecosystem.