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Superior Producer
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In 1977 the superior producer was on its way to Isla Margarita, when it came into the harbor of Curaçao to take on fuel and supplies. As the ship continued its voyage it ran into trouble when it exited the harbor. Due to rough seas, part of the cargo shifted and as a result the ship listed and started to take on water. The ship was towed to the north of the harbor entrance where it finally sunk just of the coast of otrobanda. |
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The wreck measures about 50 meters in length and sits upright on a sand plateau only 60 meters away from the shore, at a depth of about 30 meters/100ft. The deck and the entrance to the cargo hold are at a depth of about 25 meters/80ft. The shallowest part of the wreck is the top of the superstructure which is at around 18 meters/40ft depth. |
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After all those years on the bottom of the ocean the wreck is now completely covered with many different species of corals and sponges. One species of coral, the orange tube coral, does very well under low light conditions and covers much of the wreck. The polyps of this coral are bigger than the other corals and when they extend during the night to catch food, the wreck turns orange. |
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The wreck is suitable for both wide angle and close up photography. When shooting close-up you will find more than enough small critters living amongst the many corals growing on the wreck. Thanks to the clear Caribbean waters the wreck is also a great subject for photographers who want to shoot wide angle. |
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Wreck diving on the Superior Producer can be done for levels of experience. The open cargo hold of the wreck is suitable for even the beginner. For the more advanced wreck diver there are the engine room and the crew cabins to explore, which are overhead environments so only suitable for divers with the right experience. |
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When diving on the wreck you should not only take the depth into account but also the strong currents that can occur on and around the wreck. |
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