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Kittiwake Sinking Week Events

The Kittiwake will arrive in the Cayman Islands on July 20th to undergo final preparations before the sinking.

July 21 - Local Press Briefing, Grand Cayman

July 24/Saturday - Dinner, presentations & auction - venue, Grand Cayman TBD, Dress: Island Elegant. Auction of Kittiwake artifact & tickets to be the 1st one to Scuba dive/snorkel/sub on the Caribbean's newest shipwreck, Presentations about the Ship and highlights from Ex-Crew Members

July 26/Monday - Topside viewing of the Kittiwake - open to public 9am - 2pm
Closed 2 - 4pm for setup
Onboard The Kittiwake - Official Ceremony & Dedication 4 - 5pm (invitation only)
Unveiling of the plaques (Founding Sponsors & Special Dedications)

July 27/Tuesday - Ship Wreck Sinking event - 10am - 2pm
After sinking - Kittiwake closed to public
Cocktail reception: TBD

July 28/Wednesday Kittiwake Closed to public
(Inspections, anchor setting, safety checks, moorings, etc.)
Guided tours for dive staff only/orientation dives 10am-4pm (pre-scheduled groups)

July 29/Thursday - 8am - 11am Kittiwake Private tours (via submarine and dive/snorkel boats) for VIP/ Cayman Islands Government officials media, first divers/snorkelers, etc.


11am Open to public. Stay tuned to with your favorite Cayman dive operator for updates and reservations to watch the event and book the first dives to what will undoubtedly be a spectacular wreck.


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