Sunken Sailboat
Protected Area
St. James Marine Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 476+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and humpback whales - Sunken Sailboat offers some of St. Thomas & St. John's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Out near St. Thomas, the Sunken Sailboat offers a relaxed dive, a simple wreck that’s perfect for new divers or anyone looking for an easy second tank. Sitting at 19 metres, it’s a small hull, broken open enough to peek inside without any real penetration. Look for schools of juvenile snapper hanging out in the shade and sergeant majors zipping around the mast. It's not a grand ship, but it's a pleasant enough spot to spend 40 minutes, particularly if you’re keen on seeing a bit of history taken over by the reef.
Typical Sunken Sailboat Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Sunken Sailboat
Dive shops near Sunken Sailboat
Red Fish Underwater LLC
Admiralty Dive Center
Low Key Watersports
Low Key Watersports, Inc.
Coral World Ocean and Reef lnitiative, Inc.
Aqua Marine
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sunken Sailboat
Sunken Sailboat Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sunken Sailboat, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.3, -64.89) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.9–31.1°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
7.65 m/s
14.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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