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Navy Barges
Shallow boat wreck off St. Thomas with swim-throughs and night-dive appeal.
Scuba DivingSnorkelingBoatBeginner12m - 14m
Artificial reefWreck
Local operator required
Book ahead with a boat operator; the site is not a shore entry.
Easy boat-access dive for photographers and new divers; keep the plan disciplined around the swim-throughs, mild current, and boat traffic.
About Navy Barges
Navy Barges is a shallow wreck dive off St. Thomas built around two barges sunk as an artificial reef. The barges sit close together, with a coral path between them and plenty of structure for swim-throughs, photography, and easy bottom time. It is a boat-access site that works for scuba and surface viewing, and it is also a strong night dive, but the openings still call for sensible wreck awareness.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Boat trafficOverhead environment
Safety Notes
Swim-throughs create an overhead environment, and boat traffic is also a practical concern.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; book in advance and keep clear of the swim-through overhead spaces.
Where Is Navy Barges?
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Local Intel For Navy Barges
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow wreck on two barges with a coral path between them, good bottom time, and a strong night-dive reputation.
Freediving
Freediving is not the main use case; surface viewing or scuba are better fits.
Snorkeling
Snorkellers can see the barge shapes from the surface, but the wreck itself is better as a scuba dive.
Wildlife at Navy Barges
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Navy Barges
Access · 4/5Simple entry
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Coral · 4/5Healthy coral
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Aquatic Life · 4/5Great variety
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Facilities · 4/5Good facilities
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Current · 2/5Light current
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- VisibilityResearch estimate
- 25m
