SS Antilla (or "ES Antilla", with "ES" standing for "Elektroschiff" German: electric ship) was a Hamburg America Line (HAPAG) cargo ship that was launched in 1939 [1] and scuttled in 1940. Antilla was built for trade between Germany and the Caribbean, and was named accordingly; Antilla is a city in Holguín Province in eastern Cuba .

Apr 21, 2024 · The SS Antilla was a German cargo ship that became one of the most famous shipwrecks in the Caribbean, just off the coast of Aruba. Here’s a brief history of this intriguing ship and how it met its doom.

5 days ago · The SS Antilla was a German cargo ship, scuttled off the coast of Aruba during World War II in 1940. The ship was originally built for the German Hamburg-America Line. It was seized by the Dutch government when the Netherlands was occupied by Germany during the war.

3 days ago · The Antilla is the largest shipwreck dive in the Caribbean, covered by tube sponges, coral formations, tropical fish, shrimp, lobsters, and orange anemones. The pelicans know this area very well and love to rest on the Antilla and enjoy a meal of the silversides which jump from the water below.

Jun 17, 2024 · Once a formidable German cargo ship, the SS Antilla met its fate during World War II when it was scuttled by its own crew to prevent it from falling into enemy hands. Today, this majestic Aruba shipwreck serves as a captivating underwater playground, teeming with vibrant marine life and haunting remnants of its storied past.

Nov 22, 2017 · SS Antilla Shipwreck – Malmok Beach. The SS Antilla is one of the Caribbean’s largest shipwrecks. It was built in Germany in 1939 and served as a U-boat supply ship when Germany invaded the Netherlands.

The Antilla wreck is the biggest wreck dive in all of the Caribbean Sea, coming in at a total of 400 feet, or roughly 122 metres, which is impressive, especially underwater. The wreck is broken in 2 parts due to the surge which gives divers the chance to do 2 different dives on the same wreck.

SS Antilla (or "ES Antilla", with "ES" standing for "Electroschiff" German language: electric ship) was a Hamburg America Line (HAPAG) cargo ship that was launched in 1939 and scuttled in 1940. Antilla was built for trade between Germany and …

Dec 5, 2017 · Aruba has several wreck dives that were intentionally sunk and others that suffered an attack. We had snorkeled the SS Antilla Wreck and enjoyed the snorkel so much that we decided to come back with our dive gear. The SS Antilla was 397 feet long, had a 55.4 foot beam, weighed 4,400 gross tons.

The Antilla shipwreck is one of the best and largest shipwreck in the Caribbean.