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West Wreck

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

UNVERIFIED — ScubaLagos currently lists West Wreck as a named Lagos dive site at 10–21 m / 33–69 ft, with the bow pointing northeast. The operator requires Advanced Open Water or higher for all local Gulf of Guinea wreck sites.

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AccessAdvance arrangement with ScubaLagos is required. Confirm current site availability, departure method, guide requirements, cylinders, gas, emergency oxygen, communications and evacuation arrangements before committing to the dive.
ExperienceAdvanced Open Water or higher as required by ScubaLagos; recent current, low-visibility and wreck-orientation experience is recommended. No penetration without wreck/overhead training and an operator-approved plan.
Maximum depth10–21 m / 33–69 ft; confirm the current profile and conditions with ScubaLagos
Best seasonNo fixed public season is published. Diving is condition-dependent and should proceed only under ScubaLagos's current sea-state and visibility assessment.
VisibilityVariable and potentially low because of Gulf of Guinea sediment, swell and current; obtain the operator's same-day assessment

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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Dive videos

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Published reference location

Location map

The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.
Published reference coordinates6.31000, 3.34000
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

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Diver field observation

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Depth readings

Connected artificial-reef collection

Deployment history

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Why divers know this place

Highlights

Named intermediate-depth Lagos wreck with abundant marine life reported around local wrecks

Before you arrive

Access notes

Contact ScubaLagos in advance and provide certification and recent-experience details. The displayed coordinate is a deliberately broad offshore area point for orientation only—not the wreck, an entry point, descent point, mooring or navigation waypoint.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Open Atlantic swell and current, variable or low visibility, boat traffic, fishing gear, entanglement, sharp metal, unstable structure and buddy-separation risk.

At the site

Facilities and support

ScubaLagos is listed by PADI as a current PADI Resort with two instructors, equipment rental, and equipment service/repair. Confirm boat support, cylinders/fills, weights, oxygen, communications and emergency arrangements for the scheduled outing.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.