LIGHTHOUSE CHANNEL

History:

•  The wreck, a small fishing vessel, used in WWII as a Sub chaser, is resting upright near Channel marker 6
•  From 1941 onward, some 200 auxiliary submarine chasers of this class were built
•  Currents can be extremely strong, but one can find shelter on the leeward side of the wreck
•  Best to dive at slack high tide

Marine Life:

•  The wreck is overgrown with hard and soft corals and home to many tropical fish
•  A variety of Nudibranchs can be found on the wreck
•  In the shallow upper reef areas, a variety of soft & hard coral can be found on both slopes, including massive Gorgonian fans
•  Clusters of green Tubastrea corals decorate the sandy bottom around the wreck
•  A variety of Angel fish, Lion fish, Crocodile fish, Cuttlefish, Anemones, lots of silver & blue Chromis

Important Tips:

•  Use of safety sausage required
•  When ascending, follow the slope. Do not ascend in mid channel. Heavy boat traffic