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Dive Spot Guide•
Navy Barges
Shallow boat wreck off St. Thomas with swim-throughs and night-dive appeal.
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.
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Research Estimate At Navy Barges
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Navy Barges?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Navy Barges Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 14m
Depth Note
Reported around 40-45 ft on a sandy bottom; some operator pages describe a 40 ft maximum.
Best Season
Year-round; June is notable for shark activity under the wreck.
Typical Conditions
Shallow wreck water with clear viewing, mild current, and long bottom time.
Safety & Access At Navy Barges
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
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.
Recent Logged Visits At Navy Barges
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Navy Barges
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
