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Bangor Galley

Bangor Galley

Lighthouse Reef, Belize

Depth
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30m

Visibility
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30m - 90m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced


About Bangor Galley

The Bangor Galley was a small Merchant vessel that operated between Jamaica and Belize. She sank in 1719 on sandbore Caye, which recently submerged. The crew abandoned the ship and made a base camp at half moon caye. During this time, the Captain built a raft and finally made it back to belize city. There is not much left of this wreck, but it still makes a beautiful dive with abundance in corals and marine life.

Bangor Galley Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

30m

Visibility Range

30m 90m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 35%

O2
Marine Life

  • Jew Fish
  • Blennies
  • Rays
  • Various
  • Gobies
  • Crabs
  • Groupers
  • Snappers
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