Bianca C Wreck

The Bianca C was a 180 metre Italian liner that caught fire in St George's harbour in 1961; the crew and passengers were taken off by Grenadian boats, and the ship was towed clear and sank in deep water off the south coast. She lies on her side in thirty to fifty metres and is the largest diveable wreck in the Caribbean, often called the Titanic of the Caribbean by operators here.

What you actually see

• The scale - 180 metres of hull, the largest wreck dive in the Caribbean.
• The swimming pool - the deck feature divers usually make for.
• The depth - a wreck lying between thirty and fifty metres.
• The 1961 rescue - Grenadian boats taking everyone off the burning ship.

When to go

December to May has the calmest conditions. Current on the site is often strong in any season. Visibility varies considerably.

Honest expectations

This is a deep dive with strong current and requires advanced certification and experience. Conditions cancel the trip frequently. The wreck is deteriorating and penetration is not advised.

Nearby

St George's is north, and Grand Anse is northwest.