Anguilla · Anguilla · Wreck
Sarah
Anguilla's biggest wreck, with a wheelhouse reaching up to 9 m
The Sarah is a former cargo ship 71 m (232 ft) long, the largest wreck off Anguilla. She rests in about 24 m (80 ft) of water, yet her wheelhouse rises to within 9 m (30 ft) of the surface, so a single dive covers a deep hull and a shallow superstructure.
Also known as Sarah wreck, Sara.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Anguilla and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The hull of this 71 m (232 ft) cargo ship sits on the bottom at about 24 m (80 ft), the deepest part of the dive. The wheelhouse stands far above the rest of the wreck and tops out at 9 m (30 ft), which gives the profile a natural shallow end once the lower hull has been explored. Barracuda, southern stingrays, yellowtail snapper, angelfish and trunkfish frequent the wreck, which makes it a good subject for photographers.
The wreck
- Vessel
- Sarah
- Type
- Cargo ship
- Length
- 71 m (233 ft)
- Cause
- Sunk as an artificial reef
- Lies
- On the bottom in about 24 m (80 ft), with the wheelhouse at 9 m (30 ft)
Marine life and season
- Barracuda
- Stingrays
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good |
Season follows Anguilla: January to April is the high season; July to November brings the risk of tropical storms and hurricanes.
Dive videos
Wreck Dives In Anguilla Sarah Artificial Coral Reef Caribbean Ship Wreck Underwater Video · The Coral Reef Research Hub on YouTube
Sources
- Dive Trip: Travel to Anguilla — Scuba Diving
- Vigilant Divers | Scuba Diving in Anguilla — Vigilant Divers
- Anguilla dive travel guide — Scubaverse
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