Kappel
The JADS dive center sank the Kappel boat in 2009 on a sandy patch of sea next to the Mangel Halto reef, creating this dive site. At a depth of 35 to 45 feet, it serves as an ideal wreck site for novice divers, with green moray eels, arrow crabs, juvenile fish, and a variety of underwater species visible on the dive. Because the wreck is so shallow, there is plenty of light for photographers to capture the underwater beauty without the need for massive lights or expensive camera technology.
What you'll see: Because the boat has only been underwater for ten years, the coral growths have only recently begun to form. Soft corals, which grow faster, have taken over certain sections of the boat, providing a safe haven for many sea creatures. Angel fish, damsel fish, eels, and even a sea turtle can be found swimming around.
- Type: Shipwreck
- Depth: 35- 45 ft
- Location: Mangel Halto, Aruba