For More Informations
+52987-1131804
Mon - Sat 8.00 - 18.00-
Ship Wreck Dive
The C-53 is 184 feet (56 meters) long, 33 feet (10 meters) wide. It was sunk to the bottom of the Caribbean perfectly upright. It rests on the seabed in 70 feet (21 meters) from the surface.
It was sunk in Cozumel in June of 2000.
The location chosen for the wreck is just offshore from Chankanaab Park.
Sinking the C-53 as an artificial reef and dive attraction was designed and carried on by the ANOAAT (Cozumel Watersports & Tourism Association), in collaboration with local dive shops and the Parque Marino Arrecifes de Cozumel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What certification do I need to dive the C-53 shipwreck in Cozumel?
The C-53 Felipe Xicoténcatl minesweeper sits at a depth of 82 feet (25 meters). Therefore, an Advanced Open Water certification or an Open Water license with deep diving experience is required to safely enjoy this site.
Can we go inside the C-53 Shipwreck?
Yes, the ship was intentionally prepared for divers before sinking. It has large exit holes cut into the hull. Advanced divers with proper buoyancy can safely penetrate corridors, the engine room, and the bridge alongside our expert local guides.
What kind of marine life can you see at the C-53 wreck?
The artificial reef is bustling with life. It is common to find the interiors packed with thousands of tiny glassfish, while the outer decks shelter large green moray eels, barracudas, groupers, and passing eagle rays in the sandy perimeter.