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SS Far Star Wreck

SS Far Star Wreck

Quintana Roo, Mexico

Depth
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8m

Visibility
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25m - 75m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

SS Far Star Wreck

Quintana Roo, Mexico

SS Far Star Wreck
Depth
Depth Icon

8m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

25m - 75m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About SS Far Star Wreck

This was a 1970 large steel hull cargo ship. It ran aground Chinchorro while transporting sugar. This site is littered with steel plating, winches, generators and smoke stacks. Diver and photographers delight.

SS Far Star Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Shark, Wreck, Reef, Drift

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

8m

Visibility Range

25m 75m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O2

6% at 6m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Barracuda
  • Black Tip Sharks
  • Blue Tangs
  • Bull Sharks
  • Hammerheads
  • Nurse Sharks
  • Reef Sharks
  • Tiger Sharks
  • Trigger Fish
  • Yellowtail Snappers
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Situational Awareness Loss — Divers may fixate on sharks and lose depth or position awareness.

  • Subtle Behavioural Shifts — Changes in shark behaviour may be missed without active observation.

  • Blue-Water Reference Loss — Lack of visual references increases ascent and descent instability.

  • Deceptive Entry Openings — Openings may become restrictive inside due to angle, collapse, or corrosion.

  • Surge-Induced Internal Silt Shift — Internal surge can move silt and debris without direct contact.

  • Partial Overhead Environment — Many wrecks limit direct ascent even without full penetration.

  • Fine Rust Particle Silt-Out — Disturbed rust particles can rapidly reduce visibility.

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

  • Eddy Pull-Off Zones — Eddies behind structures can pull divers away from the main drift line.

  • Delayed Surface Pickup — Strong current can exceed surface tracking assumptions, delaying boat pickup.

  • Vertical Current Shear — Currents may vary by depth, causing vertical separation even when divers stay together.

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