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Ship Wreck C-53
Ship Wreck C-53: Cozumel wreck dive with open decks.
Boat access in the marine park, with a moored descent, clear structure, and enough depth that it fits divers comfortable with wreck buoyancy and current.
About Ship Wreck C-53
Ship Wreck C-53 is a boat-access wreck dive in Cozumel's marine park. The upright minesweeper now serves as an artificial reef with open decks, large cutouts, and a clear outside route, so it suits divers who want a structured wreck with the option to stay outside or follow a guide inside when conditions are calm. On ordinary days the outside route is easier to read than the interior, and the dive rewards steady buoyancy, current awareness, and comfortable wreck experience.
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Research Estimate At Ship Wreck C-53
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 26m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Ship Wreck C-53?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Ship Wreck C-53 Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 24m
Depth Note
Top of the wreck is around 12m, with the sand bottom around 24m.
Best Season
Dry season, December to April.
Typical Conditions
Clear water, moderate currents, and guided boat drops inside the marine park.
Safety & Access At Ship Wreck C-53
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficOverhead environment
Safety Notes
Use wreck-diving discipline, stay within guide signals, and watch for tourist-submarine traffic. Depth and current make buoyancy control important.
Access Restrictions
Guided boat dive in the marine park; the exterior is manageable for certified open-water divers, while interior penetration is for wreck-trained divers comfortable with overheads.
Legal Notes
Follow marine park and operator rules around moorings, penetration, and passing traffic.
Local Intel For Ship Wreck C-53
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for certified wreck divers who are comfortable with depth and occasional current. The outside is easy to read, and penetration should be deliberate and guided.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the wreck is too deep for surface-only use.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; plan on scuba.
Wildlife at Ship Wreck C-53
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Ship Wreck C-53
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Ship Wreck C-53
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility26m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
