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Charles L. Brown, wreck
A big historic wreck in Statia with a clear profile and a swim-through.
Local operator required
A local operator is the normal setup for boat logistics, park rules, and wreck routing.
Charles L. Brown, wreck is a boat-access St. Eustatius signature dive with a large cable-ship hull, good visibility, a main swim-through, and a route best suited to experienced wreck divers.
About Charles L. Brown, wreck
Charles L. Brown, wreck is a signature St. Eustatius wreck dive on a purpose-sunk cable ship resting on its side in open sand inside the marine park. The wreck is large enough to feel impressive on descent, but the broad profile and clear water make the route easy to read. A long swim-through and open superstructure give experienced divers structure to explore without forcing tight penetration. It is best for boat divers who want a big historic wreck and are comfortable with buoyancy, overhead awareness, and marine-park rules.
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Research Estimate At Charles L. Brown, wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Charles L. Brown, wreck?
Community sourced coordinates.
Charles L. Brown, wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 30m
Depth Note
The top of the wreck is around 20 m and the hull bottoms out around 30 m, with the main swim-through running through the middle.
Best Season
Year-round; warm water and generally clear conditions make the wreck easy to plan for.
Typical Conditions
Warm water, generally clear visibility, and only slight current are the normal baseline.
Safety & Access At Charles L. Brown, wreck
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environmentRestricted access
Safety Notes
Door de diepte en het mogelijke voorkomen van haaien is dit geschikt voor ervaren duikers met passende planning en gasbeheer.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; divers should follow marine-park reserve rules and operator guidance.
Legal Notes
The wreck sits in the marine park, where fishing and anchoring are banned in the reserves.
Local Intel For Charles L. Brown, wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Broad wreck profile, a clear swim-through, and enough open structure for route-finding without tight penetration.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the wreck is too deep and too structure-heavy for a casual freedive outing.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for snorkel use; the interest is below the surface and inside the wreck.
Wildlife at Charles L. Brown, wreck
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Charles L. Brown, wreck
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Charles L. Brown, wreck
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
