One of the big attractions at that site is the double fluke anchors to be found there.
I have written about this site and the anchors before (Best of Mike #40) and probably will again.
After all we have been to Bonaire 9 times.... and have dived this site a total of 11 times.
It is believed that the anchors were placed there intentionally, for use by the sailing ships that would moor at Karpata to off-load supplies take on plantation goods for transport off the island.
There are actually 3 anchors laying on the reef here. Nine or ten years ago this one was easily found and the other two could be located with a little searching.
Not so today, the anchor you see here is well encrusted with coral, although still findable.
But the other two are lost to the ages, under the coral that has grown over the years.
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