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Shakem
 Grenada
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Max Depth: 101-110ft/31-34m
Average Viz: 41-50ft/12-15m
Entry Type: Boat
Bottom Composition: Sand
Aquatic Life: Plenty To See
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Spring: 76-80°F/24-27°C
Summer: 76-80°F/24-27°C
Fall: 76-80°F/24-27°C
Winter: 76-80°F/24-27°C
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Site: Shakem
Location: Off Grande Anse, St Georges
Description: Medium cargo ship
Length:50 meters
Depth: 32 meters
Visibility: 10-15 metres
Shakem is a recent casualty, sinking in 2001 and has the possibility of plenty of penetration. The ships cargo was concrete, which can still be seen in the holds. It sank when the cargo shifted as a result of being overloaded, whilst in sight of the harbour.
The ship lies upright, both anchors are down with the anchor chains still connected and there is a crane midships. If you drop onto the stern it is possible to work your way through the cabin decks and down into the lower rooms.
On the second deck there is a generator room at the rear, but it is dark down here so a torch is essential. The entrance to the engine room is on the starboard, holding a large engine and some tool kits. Despite it sinking recently, there is already a lot of life established on it including large fan corals, French Angel Fish, Sergeant Majors, and usually a few Barracuda looking for a meal.
http://www.divesitedirectory.co.uk/dive_site_caribbean_grena...a_wreck_shak_em.htmlFrom SportDiver;
