Wreck C-53 Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

24Max dive depth

24.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

June to NovemberBest months

26.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

24.0–28.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The C-53 is a former US Navy minesweeper (USS Scuffle) intentionally sunk in 2000 off Cozumel as an artificial reef and dive site.

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): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand wreck coral Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle shots of the wreck, macro photography of marine life around the structure.

Location

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