

Best for technical divers, 51-65m, boat entry, mild current.
The Josie J is a twin-engine, dual-propeller shipwreck resting on a sand bed at a depth of 65 metres. Located 700 metres offshore near French Harbour and Sandy Bay, this site features a wall and requires boat access. Divers encounter depths between 51 and 65 metres, with visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres and mild currents. Marine life includes very common sightings of stoplight parrotfish and wrasses, alongside common blue tang and foureye butterfly fish. Less frequent residents include spotted scorpionfish, queen angelfish, great barracuda, Caribbean reef octopus, French angelfish, fairy basslet, green moray, Indian lionfish, and nurse shark. Due to the depth and overhead environment, this site is suitable for technical divers.
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The wheelhouse is unstable and should not be penetrated as it is considered a hanging trap.
Located at the West End Wall, approximately 5 to 10 minutes by boat from the Island Diving Center dock at the Brisas Del Mar hotel.
Recorded at this site
Depth
51-65m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Technical
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Divers regularly record stoplight parrotfish, wrasses, blue tang, and foureye butterfly fish. Less common sightings include spotted scorpionfish, queen angelfish, great barracuda, Caribbean reef octopus, French angelfish, fairy basslet, green moray, Indian lionfish, and nurse shark.
No, the Josie J is a technical dive site with depths reaching 65 metres and an overhead environment, requiring advanced training and experience.
The wreck lies on a sand bed at an average depth of 65 metres, with the site profile ranging between 51 and 65 metres.
No, the Josie J is located 700 metres offshore and requires boat access.
No, this site is not suitable for snorkelling due to the significant depth of the shipwreck.
Diving at Josie J shipwreck in West End requires the following certifications: Advanced, Wreck, Deep, Trimix, Technical. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Josie J shipwreck in West End. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Josie J shipwreck in West End typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Josie J shipwreck in West End typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.