Caragua - Shipwreck

About this dive site

This dive site presents the wreck of Karahua, a 100-meter steamship from 1916 that operated with mineral coal. Located in the Galapagos Islands, this vessel was brought twice yearly to supply food to the local population. The ship’s structure has been significantly altered by flooding over time, and it now sits at a maximum depth of 14 meters. Despite its deteriorated state, several original components remain visible, including propellers, an anchor, a steering blade, chain, and pressure tanks (three, each approximately 3 meters high). The bow, machine, and other remnants of the ship can be explored. The dive area is characterized by marine life such as turtles, stingrays, marine wolves, various fish species, lobster, prawns, octopus, and moray eels. A buoy and rope mark the entry and exit points for this dive; however, strong currents are typically present in the first 5 meters of depth.