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C-59 Wreck

Boat-only artificial-reef wreck off La Paz with easy exterior tours.

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Former navy minesweeper sunk as an artificial reef; usually dived by boat from La Paz for recreational wreck tours, with penetration reserved for properly trained divers.

About C-59 Wreck

C-59 Wreck is a deliberately sunk former navy vessel off La Paz that now serves as one of the area's more approachable artificial-reef wreck dives. The exterior route suits recreational divers, while any interior exploration should be left to divers with proper wreck training and conditions that clearly allow it. Marine life has colonized the hull and superstructure, so dives often mix structural features with schools of reef fish, moray eels, octopus, and the occasional turtle or ray. Most visits are run by boat from La Paz, and overall dive quality depends on daily weather, sea state, and water clarity.

Research Estimate At C-59 Wreck

Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.

AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety

Where Is C-59 Wreck?

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C-59 Wreck Planning Details

Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.

Reported Depth

18m - 24m

Depth Note

Public references place the wreck on the seabed at roughly 18-24 m, with upper sections shallower and operators describing it as a standard recreational exterior wreck dive.

Best Season

Accessible year-round, with spring through summer commonly recommended for calmer, warmer diving around La Paz.

Typical Conditions

Expect an offshore boat wreck dive with fish life around the hull, weather-dependent surface conditions, and day-to-day variation in water clarity.

Safety & Access At C-59 Wreck

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

Overhead environment

Safety Notes

As a wreck dive, use appropriate wreck-diving awareness and avoid entering enclosed spaces without proper training and equipment.

Access Restrictions

Boat access only; practical access depends on operator scheduling and daily weather or sea-state calls from La Paz.

Local Intel For C-59 Wreck

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Depth and conditions are described as suitable for Open Water and Advanced Open Water divers.

C-59 Wreck Dive Conditions Planner

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Exposure Profile at C-59 Wreck

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Wildlife at C-59 Wreck

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Recent Logged Visits At C-59 Wreck

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C-59 Wreck Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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C-59 Wreck Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

Operator page describing the wreck as an artificial reef with octopus, eels, turtles, black coral, and sea fans.

Operator page describing boat access, recreational suitability, visibility, fish life, turtles, black coral, and sea fans.

www.gobbc.org · Tourism Official

Official Baja California Sur tourism guidance recommending spring and summer for diving in the La Paz area.

www.seaofcortez.guide · Dive Directory

Independent dive guide noting maximum depth around 24 m and warning that current can be strong on some days.

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