The USS Kittiwake is a shipwreck dive off Grand Cayman, resting at around 18 m (60 ft). Sunk in 2011, it now functions as an artificial reef and attracts a variety of marine life. Divers can expect excellent visibility that can reach about 30 m (98 ft), with encounters possible with reef fish, eagle rays, moray eels, and turtles.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m+
Depth Note
Wreck dive at approximately 18 m (60 ft).
Typical Conditions
Visibility is described as excellent and can reach up to about 30 m (98 ft).
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
As a wreck dive, use appropriate wreck-diving procedures and maintain awareness of overhead environments.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Wreck dive on a ship sunk in 2011 at roughly 18 m.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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