The Paquita Wreck

Garden Route, South Africa

Depth

16m

Visibility

5m - 15m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

The Paquita Wreck

Garden Route, South Africa

Depth

16m

Visibility

5m - 15m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About The Paquita Wreck

This scuba dive is located in Knysna,a costal town along the Garden Route of the Western Cape.This scuba dive consists of the wreck of a German barque which sank here in 1903.She is located on the Eastern side of the Heads.She remains in very good condition with majority of the wreck still intact. There is also an amazing coral covered reef located near this vessel and there is also some great marine life including seahorses.This dive is located at a lagoon mouth and currents can be very strong at times,it's advised that you dive within an hour or less of the turning of the tide.This site also provides a great night dive

The Paquita Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck, Drift

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

16m

Visibility Range

5m – 15m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 54%

O₂

CNS Load (45 min)

11% at 14m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Various

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

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Dive Site Hazards

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.

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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