The MV Captain Keith Tibbetts is a wreck dive located off the northwest side of Cayman Brac and accessed by boat. It is a former Soviet frigate that was intentionally sunk in 1996, creating an artificial reef. The wreck sits with the bow around 26 m and the stern around 18 m, allowing divers to explore the ship’s remaining structure and observe marine life commonly found around wrecks.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 26m
Depth Note
Bow reported at 26 m (85 ft) and stern at 18 m (60 ft).
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
As a wreck site, divers should plan for potential overhead areas within the structure and remain within training and experience limits.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Wreck exploration on an artificial reef between roughly 18–26 m.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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