Operator dive-page description of the CBA tug, Harrier, and helicopter wrecks.
Harrier is a navy training wreck in Cartagena.
Harrier is a navy training wreck in Cartagena.
Harrier is one of the CBA wrecks off Cartagena, sunk by the navy for diver training on a sandy bottom. The site combines the Harrier fuselage with the nearby tug and helicopter, so the dive feels like a compact wreck garden rather than a single isolated target. It is best dived with a local operator because access is controlled and the site rewards calm water and good buoyancy.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 28m
Depth Note
The wider CBA wreck site spans about 12-28 m overall, with the Harrier in the same sandy wreck zone as the tug and helicopter nearby.
Best Season
Year-round, especially spring and summer
Typical Conditions
Sheltered Mediterranean wrecks on sand with calm water, small waves, and visibility around 8-20m.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight around the wrecks, plan the dive for the full depth profile, and follow the operator's route if you visit the deeper helicopter.
Access Restrictions
Access is controlled by the Navy Diving Center, so this is not a casual independent shore entry.
Legal Notes
Contact the Navy Diving Center first and dive only through authorised local access.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat-access wreck complex with light penetration into the tug and the Harrier fuselage on sand; best for open-water divers comfortable with moderate depth.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the wrecks sit too deep for a primary freedive experience.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the wrecks sit below the surface and are better suited to scuba.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Operator dive-page description of the CBA tug, Harrier, and helicopter wrecks.
Official Cartagena dive guide with the CBA wreck group and depth information.
Local article on the CBA wrecks and Navy Diving Center access.
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