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Ora Verde is a boat accessible salt water dive site, located in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. This dive site has an average rating of 4.33 out of 5 from 6 scuba divers. The maximum depth is 51-60ft/16-18m. The average visibility is 51-60ft/16-18m.

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

From 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!

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GC2197 - 11/08/2019 10:26 AM
I went scuba diving here on 10/24/2019. Average viz: 131-140ft/40-43m. Water temp: Over 85°F/29°C.
egunnison - 1/24/2019 10:31 AM
I went scuba diving here on 3/6/2002. Average viz: 91-100ft/28-30m. Water temp: 76-80°F/24-27°C.
Mo_56 - 10/16/2014 3:07 PM
Rating Added: 5
Very good dive - saw spotted eagle ray and nurse shark. Bicycles are still there.
Mo_56 - 10/16/2014 3:06 PM
It was sunk after it was impounded by police for transporting Oro Verde (Green Gold)