But, getting any artificial reef to this point involves a long and arduous process that involves considerable money, commitment, and almost superhuman persistence. Here is a visual chronology of the Kittiwake, from her time being cleaned of contaminants in a Virginia shipyard, to final preparations and sinking at the predetermined wreck site on Grand Cayman, and finally some images of her now one year later.
In the Yard:
On Grand Cayman on day of sinking, January 5, 2011:
Celebrating her first year as a dive attraction that hosted 20,000 divers, well exceeding projections for success:
