The Haitian cargo freighter was last known as the Lady Kimberly. She was built in Holland in 1957 and spent the last ten years sailing between Haiti and the Lesser Antilles. Her sinking was actually delayed for two weeks because, ironically, the weather was too severe to sink a ship. Even though she sits below the recreational dive limit, a disciplined diver can explore the deck and wheelhouse and stay above 130 feet. As per Harvey's request, she has been prepared for divers.
Wide openings allow certified wreck divers the opportunity for penetration.
Close attention should be paid to bottom time because a few minutes at that depth can either unexpectedly create or drastically in crease a decompression obligation. As on many of the wreck sites off Broward County, the currents can be strong and often unpredictable, making this an advanced dive site. In fact, only a month after its sinking, Harvey had to abort his first dive on the wreck because the current was running at four knots. Several days later he was able to make the dive under optimal conditions. Three long months after the Guy Harvey became an offshore reef, I finally had the opportunity to pay her a visit.