Pedernales Wreck

Pedernales Wreck was an oil tanker that was sunk by a German submarine during WWII. The submarine that made up the Pedernales wreck was built in Monfalcone, Italy, and sailed under the British flag. It was severely damaged in a thwarted attack while stationed at Aruba in 1942. During the war, the US Army cut the wreck into three pieces and destroyed the centerpiece, resulting in the Pedernales wreck.

Because it is in uniformly shallow water, this site is ideal for beginners. Because of the shallow dive, you'll have plenty of light to capture the perfect shots. Beginning photographers enjoy this dive site because there is little current but plenty to see on this wreck.

What you'll see: Despite the fact that the ship was sunk during WWII, many of its items remain in place. Divers can explore the ship and see cabin sections with washbasins and toilets, as well as a pipeline system. Many large groups of angelfish, damsel fish, moray eels, and other critters have taken up residence on the wreck.

• Type: Shipwreck
• Depth: 10m
• Location: off the shore of Palm Beach, Aruba