Back in the Mid 80’s, when the United States chose to have a strong Military presence in the islands due to the uprising influence of Cuban’s in Grenada working on the country’s airport and “infrastructure”, this is where this little flat-top barge got its start….. (and end). You see, the USA had warships, submarines, aircraft carriers coming to the islands every week or so just to be on the lookout and keep their presence known. The vessels,whilst on their journey, would need to restock their provisions and to remove their waste. The idea to use a barge as a floating dock came about to make it easier when the vessels anchored out in the harbor to load and unload the needed supplies. The ferries could moor up to the barge, let the men clamber aboard and be on their way, at the same time the food barge could be unloading its cargo and taking any waste with it. Everyone was happy!! Well, as we all know, all good things seem to come to an end sooner or later……..  This poor little barge turned out to be too buoyant for the carrier coming to town named, John F. Kennedy. Ohhhh yes, some of you might know where I am going already. Someone decided that the best idea for the barge and carrier’s predicament was to let one of the water-tight compartments flood so that the barge would sink a bit and make it lower for the USS John F. Kennedy. Needless to say, things didn’t go as planned…. with the ever deteriorating seals being severely underestimated, the other compartments quickly began to take on water and the barge became an artificial reef within minutes. You will now find this barge flipped upside down in 40’ to 60’ of water. Home to Porcupine fish, barracuda and with the surrounding sand being riddled with stingrays. Go east of the Barge and you will find the cement slab that used to reside on top. Head north and don’t forget to check out the 8-10 feet Adobe that were used to extend the runway out into the ocean. The now nicknamed“Kennedy” Barge is a great dive for all.