The Shakem sank on the 30th May 2001 after a troubled journey from Trinidad. This 55m/180ft long German cargo vessel was carrying cement between Trinidad and Grenada, the cargo shifted, overbalancing the vessel a mile off St. George’s harbour, where she sank in 30m/100ft of water. She now lays bolt upright on her keel and is still very well intact and full of life. Swim-through's into the hallways, crew quarters, crane control room, and galleys makes this a favorite amongst our wreck lovers. Barracuda patrol her and black coral grows all over, with a beautiful pair of French Angel fish and an occasional shark lying underneath the ship.
Dive Master Notes
A drop onto the stern will bring you to the bridge and wheel house in 15m/50feet. Continue you’re decent into 30m/100ft to the sand where the propeller lies (see photo). A complete swim around the ship at the sand and then exploration around the cargo hold and wheelhouse is possible. Note the two anchors on the bow and the bags of cement that lay just off the wreck to the port side where the crew attempted to avoid sinking by offloading some of the cargo’s weight. Due to depth, this is an Advanced open water dive or proof of deep diving experience. Ideal Advanced Open Water training dive as wreck or deep adventure dive.
