Dive into the past: 4 shipwrecks in the Caribbean you can visit

Historic shipwrecks have been on the minds of many people in recent weeks following the failed expedition by OceanGate to the Titanic’s final resting place in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Apart from the amazing weather, living in the Caribbean comes with the blessing of having several historic shipwrecks hidden a few metres below the clear blue waters.

These shipwrecks offer a fascinating glimpse into the region’s history, and divers and snorkelers of all levels can explore them.

Here are a few historic shipwrecks in the Caribbean you can explore:

SS Antilla: Located in the waters of Aruba, the Antilla wreckage is said to be the largest in the Caribbean. The German cargo vessel, which sank in 1940, is located in waters that is around 55 feet deep. The shipwreck is a hotspot for divers of all levels as it is a haven for tube sponges, coral formations, tropical fish, shrimp, lobsters, and orange anemones.

RMS Rhone: The Rhone is a former UK Royal Mail Ship that sank off Salt Island, British Virgin Islands during a hurricane in 1867. Rhone is one of the most popular dive sites in the British Virgin Islands and the area around her was turned into a national park in 1980. The wreckage lies at a max depth of 85 feet (26 m) and it is home to a wide array of fish, coral and sea turtles.  

Molasses Reef Wreck: This shipwreck, which is located 20 miles south of the island of Providenciales, is one of the oldest European shipwrecks excavated in the Western Hemisphere. The identity of the ship remains unclear but artefacts found in the wreck point to it being of Iberian origin. The wreckage is relatively easy to explore as most of it is located a few meters below the surface.

MV Bianca C: Rated as one of the top ten wreck diving sites in the world, a trip to the MV Bianca C is one you should add to your bucket list. The shipwreck is located near the harbour of St. George’s, Grenada and is about 165 feet below the water.

These are just a few of the many shipwrecks that can be found in the Caribbean. With its warm waters, clear visibility, and abundance of marine life, the Caribbean is a great place to explore these underwater treasures.

It should be noted that if you are planning to explore these sites, you should utilise the services of experienced and registered tour operators.