SINT EUSTATIUS
Netherland Antilles
Sint Eustatius is a small island, only four miles long by two miles
wide. Aside
from the wreck site we have listed, other underwater interests
include the
occasional sightings of rays and turtles. However, Sint Eustatius is
a preserve,
so nothing can be brought up from dives; this includes shells, coral
and artifacts.
For more information about Sint Eustatius visit the St Eustatius
Board of Tourism’s official website –
www.statiatourism.com
SUPERMARKET
This area not only contains the remains of one sunken vessel, but a
conglomeration of at least three and possibly as many as seven
different
shipwrecks. Spread across the sea floor in 30 feet of water are
ballast piles,
anchors, cannons, cannon balls, bottles, clay pipes, and possibly
even an old
musket or two. Local laws prohibit the removal of any artifacts, so
remember
to look but don't touch. The area also has an abundance of
interesting marine
creatures that include an occasional turtle.
Basic shipwreck
information and images for the Caribbean section of this site was
taken with permission from the book Tropical Shipwrecks by Daniel
and Denise Berg.
You are invited to
submit your shipwreck related articles, images and information. As
long as the text, photographs, sketches etc are of professional
quality we will showcase them. Full credit will be provide and a
same page link to your web site can be arranged.
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