Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas

Theo's Wreck

Theo's Wreck is a 70-meter (230-foot) cement hauler intentionally sunk in 1982 by UNEXSO as an artificial reef just off Freeport, Grand Bahama. The ship rests on her port side in roughly 30 meters of water at the edge of a deep wall that drops into the Northwest Providence Channel, making this one of the most iconic wreck dives in the Bahamas. Divers descend along the mast and superstructure where the hull has become encrusted with hard and soft corals, sponges, and hydroids. Resident green moray eels live inside the engine room, and large groupers, snapper schools, eagle rays, and Caribbean reef sharks are commonly encountered around the wreck. Penetration is possible through the cargo holds and bridge for advanced divers, while the upper sections of the wreck are accessible to intermediate divers staying outside. Visibility is typically excellent thanks to the open Atlantic exposure, and currents are usually mild. The proximity of the wall adds dramatic backdrop with frequent pelagic sightings during the swim back up.