Lesleen M Wreck
The first of the list of the best places for Scuba Diving in Saint Lucia cannot fail to mention the Lesleen M Wreck - a 165-foot cargo vessel deliberately drowned in 1986 by Saint Lucia's Fisheries Department The goal was to build an artificial reef, and the wreck can now be seen off the coast of Anse Cochon on Saint Lucia's west coast. Anse Cochon is located to the south of Marigot Bay and has a maximum depth of 65 feet. Because it has a largely open and accessible cargo hold, this artificial reef is both intriguing and adventurous to dive.
The Lesleen M Wreck is a beautiful dive location that is particularly great for diving photography. A magnificent Spectacle is approaching the Lesleen M Wreck from a distance. The wreck will be upright on its keel, with its 13-meter pilothouse and open cargo space accessible for exploration. You may dive around the deck to get a better look at the gorgeous coral that has grown on this artificial reef. There will be enormous groups of angelfish and several schools of various types of snapper. There may also be a lot of barracuda and tiny schools of tuna. The Lesleen M Wreck is a safe haven for marine life.
The Lesleen M Wreck is not the largest artificial coral reef in the world. However, the amount of unique species and brilliant coral that has developed on the structure makes for an exciting diving experience.
- Dive Level: Advanced.
- Location: Anse Cochon Bay, Saint Lucia.
