An historically significant island with insignificant diving. . . . St. Eustatius was the first to recognize the United States as a country. . . . As a result, British Men o' War pounded the island to a pulp. . . . some artifacts can be found in the murky water of the bay and low profile reefs offshore provide some diving. . . . A hike up the Quill, a extinct volcano is worth the effort. Fifty miles south of St. Maarten. . . .

Golden Rock Dive Center, March 1997, R.J. Padgett, San Francisco, CA. "Quiet, beautiful stretch of land, it is, as one individual told us, a place where the people stay behind the gates and the cows and goats roam freely through the streets. Diving surprisingly good and as varied as one could find anywhere. vis: 80­100 ft. water: 78 degrees. The ocean floor is littered with wrecks, but there are wonderful nearby reefs and plenty of varied sea life, as well. An abundance of rays and tropical fish. Golden Rock is a very accommodating. Their motto is "we do what you want", and they mean it! Only drawback is their boat's lack of easy entry into the water. Very relaxed operation. Don't miss Mr. Daniels' tour!"

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