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Official marine park page; Gregory listed with depth and access rules.
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Gregory
Moored Gregory wreck with reef life and rays.
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Boat dive on a moored upside-down wreck; plan an outside loop, not penetration, with occasional drift-style exits when conditions cooperate.
About Gregory
Gregory is a moored, upside-down purpose-sunk wreck on Sint Maarten's southwest side. The hull sits on sand beside a small drop-off and is draped in soft coral and barrel sponges, turning the site into a wreck-and-reef circuit rather than a simple wreck stop. Expect turtles, barracuda, eagle rays, reef fish, and lobsters hiding in the structure. The wreck is crumbling, so the normal plan is an exterior tour; some days the dive can be extended along Long Bay Reef.
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Research Estimate At Gregory
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Gregory?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Gregory Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 17m
Depth Note
Upside-down wreck on sand beside a small drop-off; references place it at about 15-17 m.
Best Season
November to May
Typical Conditions
Usually mild to moderate, with the calmest windows in the dry season; the site can also shift into a drift-style route when conditions line up.
Safety & Access At Gregory
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Penetration into the wreck introduces an overhead environment; use appropriate training, lighting, and caution.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; scuba or authorized freedive use only. Snorkelers cannot use the mooring.
Legal Notes
Marine park access requires a dive tag unless you are with a dive shop. Fishing is banned, anchoring within 50 m of the mooring is prohibited, and moorings and buoys may not be moved.
Local Intel For Gregory
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat dive on a moored upside-down wreck; stay on the exterior circuit unless the guide specifically approves a cautious interior look. The wreck sits on sand beside a drop-off and is surrounded by coral, sponges, and reef fish.
Freediving
Only for very experienced freedivers with a tight plan; the moored wreck and surrounding reef are better suited to scuba than casual breath-hold touring.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site. The wreck sits below comfortable snorkel range, and snorkelers cannot use the mooring.
Wildlife at Gregory
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Gregory
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Gregory
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
