C-56 Shipwreck Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to SeptemberBest months

26.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

24.0–27.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The C-56 Juan Escutia is a former Mexican Navy minesweeper deliberately sunk off Puerto Morelos in 2000. The wreck rests at approximately 27 metres, and penetration requires appropriate wreck-diving training.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 24.0–27.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand reef Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle lenses recommended for capturing the wreck and surrounding marine life.

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