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Hilma Hooker
Located in: Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico >> Netherlands Antilles >> Bonaire
In April 1984, suffering from mechanical problems and enroute for some unknown destination, this Colombian cargo ship sought refuge on the island of Bonaire. Once docked in the port, customs officials demanded permission to board the vessel and to inspect its cargo. Behind a hidden bulkhead, the inspectors found the pot of gold - a 12 ton package of marijuana and cocaine. As a service to the port authorities, members of the dive community proposed to tow the Hilma Hooker out of the Kralendijk harbor and out of the port authorities hair. On September 12, 1984, with a little help by a few finned conspirators, the cargo ship mysteriously sunk. Anchors attached, the hull sits at 100 feet on a bed of fine sand between two coral reefs.
It's basically an easy dive, only the depth calls for some experience. The Hooker is always surrounded by a few nice, big tarpons! Date posted: 22-Jul-2006 19:40 by: duikertje who thought that:
Anyone can dive this wreck.
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Nice wreck, easy dive but still for advanced divers because of depth. Date posted: 26-Apr-2006 08:41 by: Chris who thought that:
Only experienced wreck divers should attempt this.
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A fair wreck but nothing exceptional. It lies on the sand at 30 metres between the twin reefs but it is easy to make the dive more interesting by exploring the reef system. Date posted: 02-Apr-2006 20:32 by: Chris and Sue who thought that:
Only experienced wreck divers should attempt this.
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WE HAD A GROUP OF DIVERS GET WRECK CERTIFIED ON THE HOOKER. WE GOT TO DIVE HER 4 TIMES IN 3 DAYS. GREAT PENETRATIONS. NOT FOR THE INEXPERIENCED Date posted: 08-Feb-2006 04:48 by: DAVE who thought that:
Only experienced wreck divers should attempt this.
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Depth makes it an advanced dive. the boat is almost upside down and you can go into the holds if you are careful of wires and don't get dissorientated! Date posted: 19-Nov-2005 17:31 by: Mike who thought that:
Only experienced wreck divers should attempt this.
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