The Alaska Reefer is a 175' wooden-hulled wreck of a refrigeration ship which caught fire and sank in 1961, taking a barge down with her. She lies on her port side with much of the deck still intact, and several large holds are open for some exciting swim-throughs. Much of the starboard side (now the top of the wreck) has fallen away, letting light into the hull and other compartments and allowing great visibility within much of the wreck.

It is resting on the bottom about 30' at the bow and 60' at the stern, but the wreck rises to the surface on the shallower end. The barge is located off the SE corner of the Alaska Reefer, nearly touching, so you can't miss it. It has rotted down to giant skeletal ribs and makes a great addition to an already spectacular wreck.

The wreck has an interesting history. Check out the NW Wreck Dives book for more information.

Conditions: Be VERY careful when approaching this wreck. It comes all the way to the surface and can even be seen during low tides. Also, do not approach too close to the naval munitions loading dock or try to land on the beach. There are large warning signs, so leave a wide berth and approach the wreck from the southwest.

This wreck has relatively large holds that are accessible to divers, and the overhead portion of the wreck has fallen away in many areas enough to allow plenty of light in. There are lots of snags and possibly some delicate structure, so be careful; don't enter without proper training and a clear understanding of the risks.