MV Captain Keith Tibbetts
MV Captain Keith Tibbetts is a Russian-built frigate that was later sunk to create an artificial reef and scuba diving site in the Cayman Islands. The ship was originally named Patruller and was part of the Soviet fleet before being purchased by the Cayman Islands government in 1996.
History[edit | edit source]
The Patruller was built in 1984 in Nakhodka, Russia, as part of the Soviet Union's Koni class of frigates. These ships were designed for anti-submarine warfare and were equipped with torpedo tubes, anti-aircraft guns, and depth charges. The Patruller served in the Black Sea Fleet until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.
In 1996, the Cayman Islands government purchased the Patruller and renamed it the MV Captain Keith Tibbetts in honor of a local fisherman and marine conservation advocate. The ship was then sunk off the coast of Cayman Brac to create an artificial reef and scuba diving site.
Diving Site[edit | edit source]
Today, the MV Captain Keith Tibbetts is one of the few diveable Soviet-era warships in the Western Hemisphere. The ship lies in 90 feet (27 meters) of water, with the top of the ship only 30 feet (9 meters) below the surface. Divers can explore the ship's bridge, engine room, and crew quarters, as well as the exterior of the ship.
The MV Captain Keith Tibbetts is home to a variety of marine life, including coral, sponges, fish, and crustaceans. The ship's structure also provides shelter for larger species, such as groupers and barracuda.
See Also[edit | edit source]
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
