The Roraima
What was once a magnificent ship is now one of the greatest diveable wrecks in the world. The Roraima sank when Mount Pelee erupted on May 8th, destroying the town and boats in St. Pierre's water. It burned for three days and claimed the lives of 53 people. Since Michel Metery uncovered the wreck in 1974, it has been a popular diving site in the balmy Caribbean seas.
- Coral reefs have invaded a beautiful shipwreck.
- This metal construction has a high concentration of marine organism aggregates.
- See how many distinct coral species you can identify.
What you will see: This 337-foot-long structure rises to a height of 36 feet and is surrounded by some of the area's most amazing marine life. Corals, elk horns, crimson sponges, and black barrel sponges abound. Since it was destroyed, the wreck has been preserved reasonably intact, providing divers with a rare view into the past. Because of the tragedy and loss of many lives, it is not recommended to explore the wreck site; nonetheless, the trumpetfish, lizardfish, schools of barracuda, and groupers swimming about will not disappoint.
