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Shipwrecks are full of mystery and can be haven for marine life. A lot of our destinations have famous wrecks to satisfy the tastes of most enthusiasts. Here is a selection to put on your list.

USS Oriskany

USS Oriskany

USS Oriskany

USS Oriskany

USS Oriskany

USS Oriskany

USS Oriskany

USS Oriskany

USS Oriskany

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Bahamas - Tears of Allah and Vulcan Wreck Mauritius - Silver Star and Stella Maru
Cayman Islands - Keth Tibbetts Seychelles - Ennerdale
Grenada - Bianca C  THE MIDDLE EAST
Tobago - MaverickOman - Al Munnassir
Bonaire - Hilma Hooker and Our Confidence  SOUTH EAST ASIA
Curacao - SS Orange Nassau and Superior Producer Thailand - SS King Cruiser
St. Lucia - Lesleen M
 USS ORISKANY

The USS Oriskany was recently sunk off the coast of Pensacola, Florida in 17th May 2006 and is the biggest purposely sunk wreck and one of only two aircraft carriers in the world that can be dived. The 911ft American aircraft carrier already has lots of local marine life taking up home. Sharks and mata rays have already been sighted. Barefoot have already been out to dive this great new wreck and have first hand knowledge of this exciting new destination.

The wreck will suit enthusiasts and technical divers alike, around Pensacola local reefs and smaller wrecks are also teeming with life. This makes a great group trip destination for wreckies. Only suitable for experienced divers with PADI Advanced or BSAC Sports.

The article describing the Barefoot Traveller trip to dive the Oriskany only 14 days after it was sunk is one of the cover stories of DIVER magazine, which is available in the shops now.
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Group Tripsfrom £ 995
Price is based on twin share and group size of 10 people. Minimum PADI Advanced, BSAC Sport Diver or equivalent.
Price includes
  • Return flights with Continental Airlines from Gatwick
  • 7 nights B&B at the Comfort Inn Pensacola
  • 6 dives on the USS Oriskany including air and weight.
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