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Original Hilda ship history.
Anguilla wreck dive on a settled artificial reef.
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A local boat operator is the practical way to reach the wreck and keep the dive on plan.
MV Meppel is an advanced wreck dive off Anguilla, where a deliberately sunk ship now sits as a compact artificial reef. The appeal is the wreck itself, with a largely intact hull, open-water access and the kind of marine growth and fish life that builds on a settled wreck over time. Plan it with a boat operator and clear expectations: this is a wreck-management dive, not a casual scenic swim. It rewards controlled descent, clean buoyancy and enough gas planning to look around the structure properly.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
25m
Depth Note
The wreck lies at about 25 m and is treated as an advanced wreck dive.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer sea conditions preferred.
Typical Conditions
Open-water wreck diving with a settled hull and the planning discipline expected on an advanced site.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Advanced wreck diving applies here: manage depth carefully, stay off the structure and watch for entanglement points.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; use a local wreck operator for the Anguilla program and conditions on the day.
Legal Notes
Do not remove artifacts or disturb the wreck structure; treat it as a protected historic marine site.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Advanced wreck dive on a largely intact ship with time needed for the hull and surrounding marine growth.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the depth and structure make this a scuba-only wreck.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck is too deep for a surface-only visit.
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Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
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Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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Research Sources
Original Hilda ship history.
Anguilla wreck survey and artificial-reef program context.
Anguilla dive-site assessment focused on wreck condition and fish abundance.
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