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The site is parts of a ship called "Pedernales" that was torpedoed on February 16th 1942, during World War II. She caught fire, started drifting but did not sink. After she ran aground she was towed back to the harbour. Because there was a shortage of iron the undamaged bow and stern section were cut off, welded together and the vessel was transported to the USA, leaving the damaged midsection in Aruba. The vessel was rebuild and sailed again under the name “Esso Pedernalis” The midsection was…
The site is parts of a ship called "Pedernales" that was torpedoed on February 16th 1942, during World War II. She caught fire, started drifting but did not sink. After she ran aground she was towed back to the harbour. Because there was a shortage of iron the undamaged bow and stern section were cut off, welded together and the vessel was transported to the USA, leaving the damaged midsection in Aruba. The vessel was rebuild and sailed again under the name “Esso Pedernalis” The midsection was later used as a target for firing practice for the Dutch navy until it was decided to sink the remains to create a dive spot.
Depth is around 20 feet, but shallow does not equal boring!!
There is a lot of marine life.
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