The newest dive site in the Cayman Islands, The ex-USS Kittiwake was sunk in 60 ft of water on the West side as an artificial reef in January of 2011. She was built in Savanna, Georgia, and entered service in July of 1946. She served the US Navy proudly for 54 years until 1994. She was cleaned and remediated in Norfolk, Virginia to become an artificial reef. This ex US Navy Submarine Rescue vessel is 251 ft long with a 42 foot beam. She has a steel hull/steel superstructure with 18 bulkheads, a single screw propeller made of solid brass that is still on board, Her armament was removed before her move from the USA.

There are 5 decks on the 47 foot tall Kittiwake. The upper decks accommodate 2 bridges along with the radio and navigation room. The sonar has been removed. The Captain and XO's quarters are also located on the upper decks. On the main deck, you will find the rec room, mess hall, and re-compression chambers. You will note the large 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. This certified one tank dive is led by a Dive master in guided groups of 6 or less.