C-53 was built during World War II, more specifically in 1943, and she was decommissioned after the war ended. C-53 served as a minesweeper and she was sunk in June 2000, becoming an artificial reef and dive attraction.
C-53 is a rather accessible wreck, which can be dived easily, but this doesn't mean inexperienced divers should venture into exploring it.
The wreck lies at a depth of 21 meters, with its upper deck piercing the water at 12 meters. It is 56 meters long and 10 meters wide.
The ship has meanwhile become a home for barracudas, corals, sponges, moray eels, shrimps, groupers, glassy sweepers, starfish, blenny's and numerous other types of reef fish.
Dive site info provided by Amber Ellie Sevarys on Feb 5, 2019
Picture taken at Ship Wreck C-53. Uploaded by Jace Roscoe on Aug 8, 2024
Picture taken at Ship Wreck C-53. Uploaded by Jace Roscoe on Aug 8, 2024
Picture taken at Ship Wreck C-53. Uploaded by Jace Roscoe on Aug 8, 2024
