This dive site, the Cayman Salvager, is a prominent wreck forming part of the renowned Florida Keys Wreck Trek program, located a short distance from Key West. As an artificial reef, it provides a fascinating structure for exploration; specific historical details about its sinking or intended navigation are not explicitly provided. Divers typically explore the exterior of the wreck, observing the diverse marine life that has made it home.
The Cayman Salvager is teeming with the typical vibrant marine life of the Florida Keys' artificial reefs. Divers can expect to encounter sergeant majors, stonefish, barracudas, and various schooling fish. Notably, it is also home to snooks and the impressive Atlantic Goliath Grouper, making it a hotspot for observing larger marine species.
The best time to visit the Cayman Salvager, like most Key West dive sites, is generally during the warmer months from late spring to early fall, offering excellent visibility and calm seas. This site is suitable for intermediate divers comfortable with depths up to 26 meters. Freedivers can also enjoy the site, particularly focusing on the shallower sections and the rich fish life, though the average depth of 13 meters makes it more challenging than purely shallow reefs.
