Jane Sea
The Jane Sea, the Debby II, and the Star Gerren are among the wrecks that have been sunk for the enjoyment of divers. With ships like this on the diving menu, Aruba's reputation for wreck diving is well-deserved.
In 1988, the Jane Sea, a 170-foot English cargo, sank to create an artificial reef. With the deck at 18 meters and the propeller at 27 meters, the ship is upright on the ocean floor. Large schools of tropical fish, including barracudas, nurse sharks, snappers, groupers, eagle rays, and turtles, can be found on the wreck. The reef starts at 20 meters and is teeming with anemones and sponges of various colors. This wreck is a huge success—covered it's in gorgonians and orange cup coral, and it's caressed by the current every day. In 100 feet of water, it sits upright on a sandy bottom near Barcadera Reef. The Jane C is only accessible by boat and is well worth a visit, especially for a night dive when the wreck's coral is in full bloom.
On September 4, 1988, the Jane Sea, a cement ship, sank off the coast of Aruba. With the deck at 18 meters and the propeller at 27 meters, the ship is upright on the ocean floor. Large schools of tropical fish, including barracudas, nurse sharks, snappers, groupers, eagle rays, and turtles, can be found on the wreck. The reef starts at 20 meters and is teeming with anemones and sponges of various colors.
Location: near Barcadera Reef, Aruba
