American Star Suggest edit

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18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

22.0–26.0 °CWater (summer)

18.0–22.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The American Star is the wreck of the SS America, which ran aground off Fuerteventura in 1994; divers can explore the remains of the ship underwater.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 22.0–26.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 18.0–22.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rock wreck Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle for the wreck, macro for marine life

Location

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