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Independent wreck-dive overview with marine-life and access notes.
Close-set wreck pair with mooring and photo-ready lines.
Close-set wreck pair with mooring and photo-ready lines.
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This deep wreck site on the west end of St. Croix has two upright wrecks sitting close together: the freighter Rosa Maria and the tug Coakley Bay. A mooring line on Coakley Bay keeps the route simple, and the site rewards controlled wreck touring, photography, and a disciplined gas plan. Stay close to the mooring, manage depth carefully, and treat the pair as one compact deep dive.
Conservative research baseline blended with 1 dive by 1 diver.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
21m - 30m
Depth Note
The wrecks are commonly dived in the 70-100 ft range; Rosa Maria goes deeper than Coakley Bay, which sits on the mooring.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Compact wreck field in calm water with slight current; easy to navigate once you are on the mooring, but depth still drives the plan.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Plan conservatively around depth, gas, and the mooring line. This is a deep wreck dive, not a casual shore tour.
Access Restrictions
Boat is the normal approach because the wrecks sit well offshore and the shore option is not easy.
Legal Notes
Use the managed mooring and local operator protocol rather than improvising a shore entry.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Two nearby upright wrecks allow for straightforward exploration and photo opportunities within 21–30 m depth.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target; the depth and wreck layout make scuba the correct mode.
Snorkeling
Not a practical snorkel site; the wrecks sit too deep for meaningful surface viewing.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
1 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.
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Research Sources
Independent wreck-dive overview with marine-life and access notes.
Site-specific deep-wreck guide.
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Tourism guide to Butler Bay wreck diving and island dive support.
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