Caribsea

North Carolina, United States

Depth

30m

Visibility

5m - 15m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Caribsea

North Carolina, United States

Depth

30m

Visibility

5m - 15m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Caribsea

The wreck of the Caribsea is easy to navigate because it is reasonably small and is contiguous from bow to stern. The most notable sites on the wreck are the bow, the boiler and the engine. This is a fantastic reef for observing marine life as it is usually covered with bait which attracts sharks, amberjacks and other large predators. It is unlikely that the bow will remain standing for long so it would be advisable to visit the wreck soon. The beams which support the upper deck have now given way and the deck has been dropping and twisting to starboard since 1993. More serious damage was caused by storms in 1994. The upper decking has almost completely disintegrated and the windlass twisted and dropped even further, dragging the port anchor onto what used to be the upper deck. The most marine activity occurs above the high point of the bow and just floating above the bow is an entertaining experience because you are surrounded by sandtiger sharks, amberjacks, and schools of bait. The visibility in the fall is reduced to less than one foot by the large schools of bait.

Caribsea Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

30m

Visibility Range

5m – 15m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 35%

O₂

CNS Load (25 min)

16% at 28m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Amberjacks
Baitfish
Cobia
Spadefish
Stingray

Weather Conditions

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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.

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