Yukon
The HMCS Yukon destroyer escort was sunk near the Californian coastline on the 14th of July, 2000. Since that date the Yukon became one of the most popular wreck dive sites in San Diego's area. The shipwreck is almost intact and prepared for diving with lots of holes made in it, enabling penetrations. Diving in the Yukon let divers explore both the interior of the engine room, the rudder room and the captain's cabin and the exterior of decks and some intact bows. The wreck is so huge that one can easily get lost in it, observing the abundance of walls, corridors, floors and sideways. This artificial diving destination was intentionally constructed for divers to watch incredibly interesting marine life piling on the remains.
When To Go Diving
San Diego has a mild climate. Diving in the Yukon is preferable from June to September with approximate air temperatures of 22-26C/70-80F. The water temperature is a bit colde and is around 15C/60F. The season from December to March is cold and rainy. Average air and water temperatures are of 13-18C/55-65F.
What to see
During the last years the remains got covered with various corals and attract lots of fish. Except of examining the shipwreck divers can also admire the marine life, represented by shrimps, crabs, starfish, nudibranchs, lobsters, thornback rays, mackarel and garibaldi.