Theos Wreck

Theo's Wreck is an intentionally scuttled 230-foot former cement carrier (originally the Norwegian M/S Logna) lying about 1.5 miles off Freeport, Grand Bahama. The wreck rests on its port side as an artificial reef and is heavily encrusted with orange and pink sponges, gorgonians and other corals; the structure is a popular dive attraction frequented by reef fish, predators such as barracudas and groupers, and green moray eels. Two permanent mooring buoys mark the bow and stern for boat access. Divers reach the site by boat, mooring to the buoys and descending along a guideline or cable. Depths are reported from about 90 feet near the bow up to roughly 105-110 feet at the stern, with some upper-deck and shallow prow areas around 60-70 feet. Visibility is typically excellent and water temperatures are usually in the mid-70s to low 80s °F. Currents can be moderate and change with the tide, often producing a gentle drift along the hull, so using the mooring for ascent is recommended. The dive is rated intermediate to advanced because of the depth and the possibility of overhead penetration; divers should maintain depth awareness and buoyancy control. The vessel was purchased locally and deliberately sunk on October 16, 1982 to create an artificial reef. The 230-foot ship now lies with the bow pointing toward shore and the stern hanging over a steep continental-shelf drop-off, allowing a route from well-lit deck areas into the darker engine room and out into open blue water.