She was sold again in 1968 and re-named the Peacock. What happened from the late 1960s to the time she sank is not known. Stories about the minesweeper include that she was used as a barge or source of firewood for Santa Cruz Island.

Santa Cruz Island (Spanish: Isla Santa Cruz, Chumash: Limuw [2]) is located off the southwestern coast of Ventura, California, United States. It is the largest island in California [3] and largest of the eight islands in the Channel Islands archipelago and Channel Islands National Park. [4]

The Spirit of America (formerly identified as the Peacock), Northeast Santa Cruz Island. The Spirit of America (if that is what her real name is) had a lot of mystery around her. It was known that the wreck was a WWII Minesweeper that sunk in the ’70s.

USS Peacock is a 100' long wood hulled WW-II minesweeper. It sits in 60 ' of water on a sandy floor. It possibly sunk in December 1979. Incorrectly identified as the Peacock in many books, the wreck is actually the Spirit of America. Scorpion Anchorage; northwest side of Santa Cruz Island USS Peacock Wreck is also known as Spirit of America.

is also home to the wreck of the USS Peacock, a 100’ long wood hulled WW-II minesweeper (just like the Calypso) which is in great shape resting upright on a sheltered 60’ sandy bottom. And located within a few fin kicks is one of the best rock scallop sites on the coast. The scenic beauty of Santa Cruz is reflected in its many

When the island was partitioned in 1925, this location was included in Tract No. 6 appointed to Aglae S. Capuccio. Vessels wrecked at Scorpion Harbor include: Peacock (1970s); Blazenka B (1977).

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At over 96 square miles in size and the largest island in California, Santa Cruz contains two rugged mountain ranges; the highest peaks on the islands (rising above 2,000 feet); a large central valley/fault system; deep canyons with year-round springs and streams; and 77 miles of craggy coastline cliffs, giant sea caves, pristine tidepools, and ...

Location: Scorpion Anchorage, Santa Cruz Island. Access: Boat only. Charter dive boats from Oxnard, Ventura and Santa Barbara frequent this spot. Depths: 60 to 70 feet. Photography: Good wide-angle and close-up. Drop-Off: Wall diving has become popular on coral reefs throughout the world with just reason.

The Peacock is an old mine sweeper and is a very cool dive, it is 65' deep. There are 2 doorways that you can swim thru, and some type of tower that rises about 10' off the wreck. There is nothing to penetrate.