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Ora Verde
 Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
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Max Depth: 51-60ft/16-18m
Average Viz: 51-60ft/16-18m
Entry Type: Boat
Aquatic Life: Might See Something
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The
Oro Verde was reefed on May 31, 1980 in Grand Cayman and is a 131-foot 692-ton freighter lying off Grand Cayman’s famous Seven Mile Beach
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http://www.ambassadordivers.com/dive-sites/west-side Affectionately referred to as the “Wreck of the Wreck of the Wreck of the Oro Verde” originally a transport vessel for fruit from Central America to Florida this ship met its end as a transit vessel in the North Sound of Grand Cayman and was originally sunk as a deep wreck on the West wall. Hurricane Gilbert picked her up and rolled her up against the reef where she sits today – mostly in pieces. You can get a great look at her boilers, props and deck plates scattered on the sand flats making a great home for an abundance of fish life! Great for beginners and experienced divers alike. P.S. Remember to try riding the bicycle underwater!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4wJA4DSRUc