Kittiwake Wreck
Grand Cayman · Cayman Islands
The USS Kittiwake, a 76-metre US Navy submarine rescue vessel deliberately sunk in 2011, now rests upright in 18 metres on a sandy shelf off Seven Mile Beach. Five decks of penetrable interior offer everything from engine rooms to the bridge, colonised by encrusting sponges, black coral whips, and resident barracuda. Snorkellers can reach the superstructure at 5 metres while certified divers explore the full hull and open cargo holds.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 18 m
Good for beginners
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
15 to 25 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
25 to 30°C
Skin or 1mm
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| Vis (m) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 20 |
| Current | Still | Still | Still | Still | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Moderate | Moderate | Still | Still |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Cayman Curly-Tailed Lizard
Last confirmed Jul 4, 2026 · 225 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Southern Stingray
Last confirmed Jun 25, 2026 · 99 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Grand Cayman Anole
Last confirmed Jun 25, 2026 · 175 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Red Junglefowl
Last confirmed Jul 6, 2026 · 119 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Great barracuda
Last confirmed Jul 7, 2026 · 65 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Queen angelfish
Last confirmed Jun 22, 2026 · 32 records
Very likely
Most dives
Spotted moray eel
Last confirmed Mar 26, 2026 · 20 records
Very likely
Most dives
Caribbean reef squid
Last confirmed Apr 30, 2026 · 28 records
Very likely
Most dives
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