Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas

Tears of Allah

The Tears of Allah is a 30-meter freighter intentionally sunk off New Providence as a movie prop for the 1983 James Bond film 'Never Say Never Again', where Sean Connery famously swam through it. The wreck rests upright on a sandy bottom in roughly 12 to 15 meters of water, making it one of the most accessible and photogenic wrecks in the Bahamas. The hull is heavily encrusted with sponges, corals, and hydroids, and the open holds and wheelhouse offer easy swim-throughs for divers of all levels. Resident marine life includes barracuda hovering near the masts, large green moray eels in the engine room, schools of grunts and yellowtail snapper, and the occasional southern stingray on the surrounding sand. Visibility is typically excellent thanks to the site's exposure to clear ocean water, and currents are usually mild. The shallow depth and intact structure make this a favorite for novice wreck divers and underwater photographers seeking iconic Bahamian imagery.