Diving on the USS Kittiwake - Versionsgeschichte

Micahles3 um 15:48, 27. Jan. 2013

Micahles3 — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 15:48:49 GMT

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-	This is ~~a great shipwreck~~ dive in ~~grand cayman~~ and one of the best in the ~~caribbean~~ The USS Kittiwake ~~has been on the reef for~~ a ~~about 18 months ago~~ and the ~~shipwreck~~ site is ~~maturing~~ very well. The shipwreck has five decks, is 251.6 ft (76.7 m) in length, 42ft (12.8 m) in beam and ~~around~~ 50 feet high. The ship was built specifically for submarine rescue and was launched on July 10, 1945 and ~~which~~ was ~~sunk~~ in Grand Cayman in January 2011.	+	This is the top wreck dive in Grand Cayman and one of the best in the Caribbean. The USS Kittiwake which was sunk a little over one year and the dive site is aging very well. The shipwreck has five decks, is 251.6 ft (76.7 m) in length, 42ft (12.8 m) in beam and about 50 feet high. The ship was built specifically for submarine rescue and was launched on July 10, 1945 and she was reefed in Grand Cayman on January 5, 2011.

-	~~This article provides an overview~~ of the dive, some history about the ship and ~~other data~~ regarding the ship and an ~~synopsis~~ of what one can find on the shipwreck. ~~Review~~ the ~~complete~~ [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery/Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/ photo gallery] on the website and~~/or~~ see the ~~blog~~ entry for the [http://blog.stevenwsmeltzer.com/dive-site-reviews-and-listings/dive-sites/scuba-diving-grand-cayman-uss-kittiwake-shipwreck/ USS Kittiwake] for supplementary information on the ~~wreck plus~~ a history of the ship.	+	The following is a description of what to expect on the dive some history about the ship and information regarding the ship and an overview of what one can find on the shipwreck. You can see the whole [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery/Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/ photo gallery] on the website and see the internet blogsite entry for the [http://blog.stevenwsmeltzer.com/dive-site-reviews-and-listings/dive-sites/scuba-diving-grand-cayman-uss-kittiwake-shipwreck/ USS Kittiwake] for supplementary information on the shipwreck along with a history about the ship.

	The Dive:		The Dive:

-	The ~~vessel~~ was ~~sunk~~ In january 2011 off the ~~west side of the island at the~~ end of Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman.	+	The boat was reefed In january 2011 off the north end of Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman.

-	There are 5 decks on the 47 foot tall [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000Wcb0w0RopvI USS Kittiwake]. A portion of the upper ~~part of the ship~~ was removed ~~to meet cayman requirements~~ The ~~are two bridges on the~~ upper decks ~~(both an external and internal bridge to allow operations in heavy seas)~~ along with the navigation ~~and radio rooms~~. The sonar has been removed. The Captain and XO's quarters are located on the upper decks	+	There are 5 decks on the 47 foot tall [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000Wcb0w0RopvI USS Kittiwake]. To meet caymanian law regarding reefed ships, a portion of the upper mast was removed. The upper decks accommodate the 2 bridges along with the radio and navigation room. The sonar has been removed from the ship. The Captain and executive officer's quarters are located on the upper decks

-	The main deck contains the rec room, mess hall, ironing room, small tool workshop and recompression chambers.. You will also see a large [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000nrOSPnFJRtU a-frame structure] on the stern ~~that~~ rescue divers, ~~as well as~~ the diving bell ~~where~~ divers ~~would enter to return~~ to the ship ~~from the ocean~~ and then ~~be placed in~~ the chambers ~~for decompression.~~	+	The main deck contains the rec room, mess hall, ironing room, small tool workshop and recompression chambers.. You will also see a large [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000nrOSPnFJRtU a-frame structure] on the stern which rescue divers, along with the diving bell which was used to bring back divers to the ship and to then move to the recompression chambers

-	~~Below the main deck~~, ~~2 decks exist that include~~ the ~~crews quarter, medic/hospital station,~~ engine and ~~propulsion rooms~~,[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000QmV9jUuDJyQ air bank storage] and compressors, as well as the steering gear, shaft, gyro, ammunition lockers, cold storage and barber shop to name a few areas. While there are now a number of ~~big~~[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000evHtkg3GaYQ access holes] ~~both vertically and horizontally~~, every space on the ~~ship~~ was ~~utilized~~ when the boat was in service.	+	The crews quarters, the engine room and medical facilities are located below the main deck along with ,[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000QmV9jUuDJyQ air bank storage] and compressors, as well as the steering gear, shaft, gyro, ammunition lockers, cold storage and barber shop to name a few areas. While there are now a number of large[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000evHtkg3GaYQ access holes] in the sides of the ship, every space on the boat was used when the boat was in service.

-	Make sure to ~~plan~~ your dive well. One approach would be to begin at the stern ~~prior to entering~~ into the ~~vessel~~ to take ~~pictures~~ near the[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000MlfKl.47lgI "USS Kittiwake" logo] on the ~~the backof the ship~~ and in addition get pictures by the screw (propeller) and rudder. For ~~Scuba~~ Divers that ~~plan~~ on ~~penetrating~~ the ~~shipwreck~~, ~~after~~ you ~~leave the stern~~ make your way to the top of the ship ~~and go into~~ the main funnel which is on on the Bridge Deck. ~~Should~~ you not intend on entering the wreck you ~~can begin~~ your investigation of the ship on the deck just above the Propeller.	+	Make sure to chart your dive well. One approach would be to begin at the stern before entry into the shipwreck to take photographs near the[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000MlfKl.47lgI "USS Kittiwake" logo] on the stern and in addition get pictures by the screw (propeller) and rudder. For Divers that intend on entering the wreck, you can then make your way to the top of the ship then enter via the main funnel which is on on the Bridge Deck. If you do not intend on entering the wreck you may start your investigation of the ship on the main deck just above the Propeller.

-	The [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000ndu7PcxF.bM entry through the funnel makes an excellent underwater photograph] ~~and I would suggest taking the photo looking up from the bottom of the funnel to the top of the funnel~~. ~~I would suggest~~ silhouetting ~~one of~~ your dive ~~buddies~~ diving down into the shipwreck. You can exit into the ship on several of the decks including the first platform or in the ~~cargo~~ hold. The ~~cargo~~ hold should only be entered by ~~experienced~~ advanced divers. ~~When you exit to~~ the first platform you ~~can~~ see the Engineering emblem in the Motor Room section. This section can be accessed easily and can be a good location for a especially good underwater ~~photo~~ close to the "[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000Y0UeUwX5JJc Engineering Mural]". The sediment ~~can~~ be heavy ~~here~~ so you ~~should~~ move slowly to ~~prevent stirring~~ up the ~~sediment~~. For ~~advanced~~ divers you ~~may~~ also ~~check out~~ shaft alley as well as the front hold ~~sections~~ of the ~~ship~~. For others you ~~may check out~~ the ~~various~~ compartments on the first platform and after that begin going up deck by deck ~~until~~ finally coming to the Bridge (Pilot House) where you can do you safety stop as it is at about 5 to 6 meters or 15 to 18 feet.	+	The main [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000ndu7PcxF.bM entry through the funnel makes an excellent underwater photograph] . try silhouetting your dive partner in the shaft diving down into the shipwreck. You can exit into the ship on several of the decks including the first platform or in the hold. The hold does not have any exterior exits and should only be entered by advanced divers. On the first platform you will see the Engineering emblem in the Motor Room section. This section can be accessed easily and can be a good location for a especially good underwater photograph close to the "[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000Y0UeUwX5JJc Engineering Mural]". The sediment may be heavy at this point so you need to move slowly to avoid clouding up the water. For experienced divers you can also explore shaft alley as well as the front hold regions of the shipwreck. For others you can view the assorted compartments on the first platform and after that begin going up deck by deck and then finally coming to the Bridge (Pilot House) where you can do you safety stop as it is at about 5 to 6 meters or 15 to 18 feet.

-	~~Review photographs~~ of ~~additional~~ [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery/Shipwrecks/G0000OtMyTETA74I/ shipwrecks] on http://www.stevenwsmeltzer.com or visit his [http://blog.stevenwsmeltzer.com/dive-site-reviews-and-listings/dive-sites/scuba-diving-grand-cayman-uss-kittiwake-shipwreck/ blog] for reviews of other ~~shipwrecks~~.	+	Check out photos of other [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery/Shipwrecks/G0000OtMyTETA74I/ shipwrecks] on http://www.stevenwsmeltzer.com or visit his [http://blog.stevenwsmeltzer.com/dive-site-reviews-and-listings/dive-sites/scuba-diving-grand-cayman-uss-kittiwake-shipwreck/ blog] for reviews of other wrecks.

Rob51owner um 07:09, 27. Jan. 2013

Rob51owner — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 07:09:44 GMT

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-	This is a great ~~wreck~~ dive in grand cayman and one of the best in the caribbean The USS Kittiwake has been on the reef for a about 18 months ago and the shipwreck site is maturing well. The ~~ship~~ has five decks, is ~~a little over76 meters~~ in length ~~amd~~ 12 ~~meters~~ in beam and around 50 feet high. The ~~vessel~~ was built specifically for ~~performing~~ submarine ~~rescues~~ and was launched on July 10, 1945 and was sunk in Grand Cayman on January 5, 2011.	+	This is a great shipwreck dive in grand cayman and one of the best in the caribbean The USS Kittiwake has been on the reef for a about 18 months ago and the shipwreck site is maturing very well. The shipwreck has five decks, is 251.6 ft (76.7 m) in length, 42ft (12.8 m) in beam and around 50 feet high. The ship was built specifically for submarine rescue and was launched on July 10, 1945 and which was sunk in Grand Cayman in January 2011.

-	~~The following is~~ an overview of ~~what to expect on~~ the dive ~~a little~~ history and other data ~~about~~ the ~~vessel~~ and an synopsis of what one can find on the shipwreck. ~~You can see~~ the ~~whole~~ [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery/Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/ photo gallery] on the website and see the blog ~~article~~ for the [http://blog.stevenwsmeltzer.com/dive-site-reviews-and-listings/dive-sites/scuba-diving-grand-cayman-uss-kittiwake-shipwreck/ USS Kittiwake] for ~~more~~ information on the wreck ~~and~~ a history of the ship.	+	This article provides an overview of the dive, some history about the ship and other data regarding the ship and an synopsis of what one can find on the shipwreck. Review the complete [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery/Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/ photo gallery] on the website and/or see the blog entry for the [http://blog.stevenwsmeltzer.com/dive-site-reviews-and-listings/dive-sites/scuba-diving-grand-cayman-uss-kittiwake-shipwreck/ USS Kittiwake] for supplementary information on the wreck plus a history of the ship.

-	The Dive ~~site~~:	+	The Dive:

-	The ~~ship~~ was ~~reefed January 5,~~ 2011 off the west side of the island at the end of Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman.	+	The vessel was sunk In january 2011 off the west side of the island at the end of Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman.

-	There are 5 decks on the 47 foot tall [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000Wcb0w0RopvI USS Kittiwake]. ~~To meet caymanian requirements for wrecks, a~~ portion of the upper ~~mast~~ was removed. The are two bridges on the upper decks (both an external and internal bridge to allow operations in heavy seas) along with the navigation and radio rooms. The sonar ~~was also~~ removed. The Captain and XO's quarters are ~~also~~ on the upper decks.	+	There are 5 decks on the 47 foot tall [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000Wcb0w0RopvI USS Kittiwake]. A portion of the upper part of the ship was removed to meet cayman requirements The are two bridges on the upper decks (both an external and internal bridge to allow operations in heavy seas) along with the navigation and radio rooms. The sonar has been removed. The Captain and XO's quarters are located on the upper decks

-	The main deck contains the mess hall, ~~toolshop~~, recompression chambers ~~and rec room~~. You will see an [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000nrOSPnFJRtU a-frame structure] on the stern that rescue divers, ~~along with~~ the diving bell ~~which was used to retun~~ divers to the ship and then to the ~~recompression~~ chambers	+	The main deck contains the rec room, mess hall, ironing room, small tool workshop and recompression chambers.. You will also see a large [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000nrOSPnFJRtU a-frame structure] on the stern that rescue divers, as well as the diving bell where divers would enter to return to the ship from the ocean and then be placed in the chambers for decompression.

-	~~The crews quarters~~, the engine ~~room~~ and ~~medical facilities are located below the main deck along with~~ ,[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000QmV9jUuDJyQ air bank storage] and compressors, ~~in addition to~~ the steering gear, shaft, gyro, ammunition lockers, cold storage and barber shop to name a few areas. While ~~the USS Kittiwake has been opened up with~~ big[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000evHtkg3GaYQ access holes] ~~in the sides of the ship~~, every space on the ship was ~~used~~ when the boat was in service.	+	Below the main deck, 2 decks exist that include the crews quarter, medic/hospital station, engine and propulsion rooms,[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000QmV9jUuDJyQ air bank storage] and compressors, as well as the steering gear, shaft, gyro, ammunition lockers, cold storage and barber shop to name a few areas. While there are now a number of big[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000evHtkg3GaYQ access holes] both vertically and horizontally, every space on the ship was utilized when the boat was in service.

-	Be sure to plan your dive well. One approach would be to begin at the stern ~~before~~ entering into the ~~shipwreck~~ to ~~get~~ pictures ~~around~~ the[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000MlfKl.47lgI "USS Kittiwake" logo] on the ~~stern~~ and ~~also~~ get ~~photos~~ by the screw (propeller) and rudder. For Divers that plan on penetrating the ~~wreck~~, you ~~can then~~ make your way to the top of the ship ~~then~~ go into the main funnel ~~that~~ is on on the ~~Top~~ Deck. Should you not ~~plan~~ on entering the ~~shipwreck~~ you ~~may start~~ your ~~exploration~~ on the ~~main~~ deck just above the ~~Screw.~~.	+	Make sure to plan your dive well. One approach would be to begin at the stern prior to entering into the vessel to take pictures near the[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000MlfKl.47lgI "USS Kittiwake" logo] on the the backof the ship and in addition get pictures by the screw (propeller) and rudder. For Scuba Divers that plan on penetrating the shipwreck, after you leave the stern make your way to the top of the ship and go into the main funnel which is on on the Bridge Deck. Should you not intend on entering the wreck you can begin your investigation of the ship on the deck just above the Propeller.

-	The ~~main~~ [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000ndu7PcxF.bM ~~funnel~~ entry makes an excellent underwater photograph] and I would suggest taking the photo looking up from the bottom of the funnel to the top of the funnel. I would suggest silhouetting one of your dive buddies diving down into the shipwreck. You can exit into the ship on several of the decks including the first platform or in the hold. ~~Note the~~ hold ~~deck does not have any exterior exit points and is not recommended for~~ divers ~~that do not have an advanced certification and prior wreck experience~~. When you exit to the first platform you ~~will be able to~~ see the Engineering emblem in the Motor Room section. This ~~area is~~ easily ~~accessible~~ and can be a good location for a especially ~~interesting~~ underwater ~~photograph~~ close to the "[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000Y0UeUwX5JJc Engineering Mural]". The sediment can be ~~substantial in this location~~ so you ~~must~~ move slowly to ~~avoid~~ stirring up the sediment. For advanced divers you ~~should~~ also ~~look at~~ shaft alley ~~and~~ the front hold ~~regions~~ of the ship. For others you ~~can explore~~ the various ~~areas~~ on the first platform and ~~then~~ begin going up deck by deck until finally coming to the Bridge (Pilot House) where you can do you safety stop as it is at about 5 to 6 meters or 15 to 18 feet.	+	The [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000ndu7PcxF.bM entry through the funnel makes an excellent underwater photograph] and I would suggest taking the photo looking up from the bottom of the funnel to the top of the funnel. I would suggest silhouetting one of your dive buddies diving down into the shipwreck. You can exit into the ship on several of the decks including the first platform or in the cargo hold. The cargo hold should only be entered by experienced advanced divers. When you exit to the first platform you can see the Engineering emblem in the Motor Room section. This section can be accessed easily and can be a good location for a especially good underwater photo close to the "[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000Y0UeUwX5JJc Engineering Mural]". The sediment can be heavy here so you should move slowly to prevent stirring up the sediment. For advanced divers you may also check out shaft alley as well as the front hold sections of the ship. For others you may check out the various compartments on the first platform and after that begin going up deck by deck until finally coming to the Bridge (Pilot House) where you can do you safety stop as it is at about 5 to 6 meters or 15 to 18 feet.

-	Review ~~photos~~ of ~~other~~ [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery/Shipwrecks/G0000OtMyTETA74I/ shipwrecks] on http://www.stevenwsmeltzer.com or visit his [http://blog.stevenwsmeltzer.com/dive-site-reviews-and-listings/dive-sites/scuba-diving-grand-cayman-uss-kittiwake-shipwreck/ blog] for ~~critiques~~ of ~~specific wrecks~~.	+	Review photographs of additional [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery/Shipwrecks/G0000OtMyTETA74I/ shipwrecks] on http://www.stevenwsmeltzer.com or visit his [http://blog.stevenwsmeltzer.com/dive-site-reviews-and-listings/dive-sites/scuba-diving-grand-cayman-uss-kittiwake-shipwreck/ blog] for reviews of other shipwrecks.

Docknepal60 um 04:31, 27. Jan. 2013

Docknepal60 — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 04:31:38 GMT

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-	This is a great ~~shipwreck~~ dive in grand cayman and one of the best in the caribbean The USS Kittiwake ~~was reefed~~ a ~~less than two years~~ ago and the site is maturing ~~very~~ well. The ~~shipwreck~~ has five decks, is ~~251.6 ft (76.7 m)~~ in length~~, 42ft (~~12~~.8 m)~~ in beam and around 50 feet high. The vessel was built for performing submarine rescues and was launched on July 10, 1945 and ~~she~~ was ~~reefed~~ in Grand Cayman on January 5, 2011.	+	This is a great wreck dive in grand cayman and one of the best in the caribbean The USS Kittiwake has been on the reef for a about 18 months ago and the shipwreck site is maturing well. The ship has five decks, is a little over76 meters in length amd 12 meters in beam and around 50 feet high. The vessel was built specifically for performing submarine rescues and was launched on July 10, 1945 and was sunk in Grand Cayman on January 5, 2011.

-	~~This article provides~~ an overview of the dive, a little history and other data ~~concerning~~ the ~~shipwreck~~ and an synopsis of what ~~you~~ can find on the shipwreck. You can see the ~~complete~~ [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery/Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/ photo gallery] on the website and see the ~~internet blogsite~~ article for the [http://blog.stevenwsmeltzer.com/dive-site-reviews-and-listings/dive-sites/scuba-diving-grand-cayman-uss-kittiwake-shipwreck/ USS Kittiwake] for ~~supplementary data~~ on the wreck and a history ~~about~~ the ship.	+	The following is an overview of what to expect on the dive a little history and other data about the vessel and an synopsis of what one can find on the shipwreck. You can see the whole [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery/Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/ photo gallery] on the website and see the blog article for the [http://blog.stevenwsmeltzer.com/dive-site-reviews-and-listings/dive-sites/scuba-diving-grand-cayman-uss-kittiwake-shipwreck/ USS Kittiwake] for more information on the wreck and a history of the ship.

-	The Dive:	+	The Dive site:

-	The ~~vessel~~ was ~~sunk In january~~ 2011 off the west side of the island at the end of Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman.	+	The ship was reefed January 5, 2011 off the west side of the island at the end of Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman.

-	There are 5 decks on the 47 foot tall [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000Wcb0w0RopvI USS Kittiwake]. ~~Externally~~, the ~~crow's nest,~~ mast ~~and large stern a-frame have been cut down and remounted to make her height suitable for Cayman waters~~. The are two bridges on the upper decks (both an external and internal bridge to allow operations in heavy seas) along with the navigation and radio rooms. The sonar was also removed ~~from the ship~~. The Captain and XO's quarters are ~~located~~ on the upper decks	+	There are 5 decks on the 47 foot tall [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000Wcb0w0RopvI USS Kittiwake]. To meet caymanian requirements for wrecks, a portion of the upper mast was removed. The are two bridges on the upper decks (both an external and internal bridge to allow operations in heavy seas) along with the navigation and radio rooms. The sonar was also removed. The Captain and XO's quarters are also on the upper decks.

-	The main deck contains the mess hall, toolshop, recompression chambers and rec room. You will ~~also~~ see ~~a large~~ [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000nrOSPnFJRtU a-frame structure] on the stern that ~~supported submarines and hard hat~~ divers, ~~as well as~~ the diving bell ~~where divers would enter~~ to ~~return~~ to the ship ~~from the ocean~~ and then ~~be placed in~~ the chambers ~~for decompression.~~	+	The main deck contains the mess hall, toolshop, recompression chambers and rec room. You will see an [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000nrOSPnFJRtU a-frame structure] on the stern that rescue divers, along with the diving bell which was used to retun divers to the ship and then to the recompression chambers

-	~~Below the main deck~~, ~~2 decks exist that include~~ the ~~crews quarter, medic/hospital station,~~ engine and ~~propulsion rooms~~,[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000QmV9jUuDJyQ air bank storage] and compressors, ~~as well as~~ the steering gear, shaft, gyro, ammunition lockers, cold storage and barber shop to name a few areas. While the USS Kittiwake has been opened up with ~~large~~[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000evHtkg3GaYQ access holes] ~~both vertically and horizontally~~, every space on the ship was used ~~while~~ in service.	+	The crews quarters, the engine room and medical facilities are located below the main deck along with ,[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000QmV9jUuDJyQ air bank storage] and compressors, in addition to the steering gear, shaft, gyro, ammunition lockers, cold storage and barber shop to name a few areas. While the USS Kittiwake has been opened up with big[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000evHtkg3GaYQ access holes] in the sides of the ship, every space on the ship was used when the boat was in service.

-	~~Make it a point~~ to ~~chart~~ your dive well. One approach would be to begin at the stern before entering into the ~~ship~~ to get pictures around the[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000MlfKl.47lgI "USS Kittiwake" logo] on the ~~the backof the ship~~ and ~~in addition~~ get photos by the propeller. For Divers that ~~intend~~ on penetrating the wreck, ~~after~~ you ~~leave the stern~~ make your way to the top of the ship then go into the funnel ~~which~~ is ~~located~~ on the Top Deck. Should you not ~~intend~~ on entering the ~~wreck~~ you may start your ~~investigation of the ship~~ on the main deck just above the Screw..	+	Be sure to plan your dive well. One approach would be to begin at the stern before entering into the shipwreck to get pictures around the[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000MlfKl.47lgI "USS Kittiwake" logo] on the stern and also get photos by the screw (propeller) and rudder. For Divers that plan on penetrating the wreck, you can then make your way to the top of the ship then go into the main funnel that is on on the Top Deck. Should you not plan on entering the shipwreck you may start your exploration on the main deck just above the Screw..

-	The main [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000ndu7PcxF.bM ~~entry through the~~ funnel makes an excellent underwater photograph] . ~~try~~ silhouetting your dive ~~partner in the shaft~~ diving down into the ~~wreck~~. You can ~~then~~ exit the ~~shaft~~ on the first platform or in the hold. ~~The~~ hold does not have any exterior ~~exits~~ and ~~should only be entered by advanced~~ divers. When you exit to the first platform you will see the Engineering ~~logo~~ in the Motor Room section. This area is easily accessible and can be ~~the subject of~~ a ~~incredibly~~ interesting underwater ~~photo~~ close to the "[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000Y0UeUwX5JJc Engineering Mural]". The sediment ~~may~~ be ~~heavy~~ in this location so you ~~should~~ move slowly to ~~prevent~~ stirring up the sediment. For ~~experienced~~ divers you ~~may~~ also ~~check out~~ shaft alley and the front hold ~~areas~~ of the ship. For others you can ~~check out~~ the various ~~compartments~~ on the first platform and then begin going up deck by deck ~~and then~~ finally coming to the Bridge (Pilot House) where you can do ~~your~~ safety stop.	+	The main [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000ndu7PcxF.bM funnel entry makes an excellent underwater photograph] and I would suggest taking the photo looking up from the bottom of the funnel to the top of the funnel. I would suggest silhouetting one of your dive buddies diving down into the shipwreck. You can exit into the ship on several of the decks including the first platform or in the hold. Note the hold deck does not have any exterior exit points and is not recommended for divers that do not have an advanced certification and prior wreck experience. When you exit to the first platform you will be able to see the Engineering emblem in the Motor Room section. This area is easily accessible and can be a good location for a especially interesting underwater photograph close to the "[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000Y0UeUwX5JJc Engineering Mural]". The sediment can be substantial in this location so you must move slowly to avoid stirring up the sediment. For advanced divers you should also look at shaft alley and the front hold regions of the ship. For others you can explore the various areas on the first platform and then begin going up deck by deck until finally coming to the Bridge (Pilot House) where you can do you safety stop as it is at about 5 to 6 meters or 15 to 18 feet.

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This is a great shipwreck dive in grand cayman and one of the best in the caribbean The USS Kittiwake was reefed a less than two years ago and the site is maturing very well. The shipwreck has five decks, is 251.6 ft (76.7 m) in length, 42ft (12.8 m) in beam and around 50 feet high. The vessel was built for performing submarine rescues and was launched on July 10, 1945 and she was reefed in Grand Cayman on January 5, 2011.

This article provides an overview of the dive, a little history and other data concerning the shipwreck and an synopsis of what you can find on the shipwreck. You can see the complete [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery/Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/ photo gallery] on the website and see the internet blogsite article for the [http://blog.stevenwsmeltzer.com/dive-site-reviews-and-listings/dive-sites/scuba-diving-grand-cayman-uss-kittiwake-shipwreck/ USS Kittiwake] for supplementary data on the wreck and a history about the ship.

The Dive:

The vessel was sunk In january 2011 off the west side of the island at the end of Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman.

There are 5 decks on the 47 foot tall [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000Wcb0w0RopvI USS Kittiwake]. Externally, the crow's nest, mast and large stern a-frame have been cut down and remounted to make her height suitable for Cayman waters. The are two bridges on the upper decks (both an external and internal bridge to allow operations in heavy seas) along with the navigation and radio rooms. The sonar was also removed from the ship. The Captain and XO's quarters are located on the upper decks

The main deck contains the mess hall, toolshop, recompression chambers and rec room. You will also see a large [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000nrOSPnFJRtU a-frame structure] on the stern that supported submarines and hard hat divers, as well as the diving bell where divers would enter to return to the ship from the ocean and then be placed in the chambers for decompression.

Below the main deck, 2 decks exist that include the crews quarter, medic/hospital station, engine and propulsion rooms,[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000QmV9jUuDJyQ air bank storage] and compressors, as well as the steering gear, shaft, gyro, ammunition lockers, cold storage and barber shop to name a few areas. While the USS Kittiwake has been opened up with large[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000evHtkg3GaYQ access holes] both vertically and horizontally, every space on the ship was used while in service.

Make it a point to chart your dive well. One approach would be to begin at the stern before entering into the ship to get pictures around the[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000MlfKl.47lgI "USS Kittiwake" logo] on the the backof the ship and in addition get photos by the propeller. For Divers that intend on penetrating the wreck, after you leave the stern make your way to the top of the ship then go into the funnel which is located on the Top Deck. Should you not intend on entering the wreck you may start your investigation of the ship on the main deck just above the Screw..

The main [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000ndu7PcxF.bM entry through the funnel makes an excellent underwater photograph] . try silhouetting your dive partner in the shaft diving down into the wreck. You can then exit the shaft on the first platform or in the hold. The hold does not have any exterior exits and should only be entered by advanced divers. When you exit to the first platform you will see the Engineering logo in the Motor Room section. This area is easily accessible and can be the subject of a incredibly interesting underwater photo close to the "[http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/USS-Kittiwake-Grand-Cayman/G0000JtpXOPWAQac/I0000Y0UeUwX5JJc Engineering Mural]". The sediment may be heavy in this location so you should move slowly to prevent stirring up the sediment. For experienced divers you may also check out shaft alley and the front hold areas of the ship. For others you can check out the various compartments on the first platform and then begin going up deck by deck and then finally coming to the Bridge (Pilot House) where you can do your safety stop.

Look at photographs of additional [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery/Shipwrecks/G0000OtMyTETA74I/ shipwrecks] on http://www.stevenwsmeltzer.com or visit his [http://blog.stevenwsmeltzer.com/dive-site-reviews-and-listings/dive-sites/scuba-diving-grand-cayman-uss-kittiwake-shipwreck/ blog] for reviews of other wrecks.