The
wrecks listed below are only a sample of the wrecks that we have along
the coast. The GPS marks are listed to help the visiting or new boater
locate and enjoy some good wreck diving. Force-E has books and DVDs available
with more definitive information.
| ESSO Bonaire III Wreck |
GPS Numbers |
Depth Range |
| +4 miles S. Jupiter Inlet |
26 57.850 N X 80 00.473 W |
70'-90' |
| Comment: 150' Harbor Tanker sunk in 1989 with bow facing S. |
| Playpen (Miss Jenny) |
GPS Numbers |
Depth Range |
| +4 miles S. Jupiter Inlet |
26 57.803 N X 80 00.449 W |
77'-90' |
| Comment: About 300' SE of ESSO (above) 55' dredge barge sunk in 1991 |
| Princess Ann Ferry |
GPS Numbers |
Depth Range |
| +2 miles N Lake Worth Inlet |
26 47.60' W X 80 00.230 W |
65'-96' |
| Comment: 350' Car Carrier w/58' Beam was sunk in 1993 and is now broken up. (Dangerous to penetrate) |
| Amaryllis Wreck |
GPS Numbers |
Depth Range |
| -1 mile N Lake Worth Inlet |
26 47.295 N X 80 00.975 W |
56'-76' |
| Comment: 440' Liberty Ship ran aground in '65, cut up to lighten and sunk. Laying N to S 60'--77' |
| Mizpah & PC 1174 |
GPS Numbers |
Depth Range |
| -1 mile N Lake Worth Inlet |
26 47.168 N X 80 00.972 W |
63'-80' |
| Comment: 185' Greek luxury Liner & Facing E to W and lies on top of the Patrol Craft. NO TAKE ZONE |
| MV Castor Wreck |
GPS Numbers |
Depth Range |
| -4 miles S Boynton Inlet |
26 28.739 N X 80 02.234 W |
60'-108' |
| Comment: Castor is 258' long w/ 36' beam. Sunk in 2001 and oriented North South. No Take Goliath Grouper home |
| Sea Emperor Wreck |
GPS Numbers |
Depth Range |
| -1 mile S of Boca Inlet |
26 19.336 N X 80 03.549 W |
48'-75' |
| Comment: This wreck known as "Aqua-Zoo" because of the prolific life. Rocks off NE end lead to 2nd wreck, the United Caribbean 200' away |
| Rodeo 25 Wreck |
GPS Numbers |
Depth Range |
|
26 13.861 N X 80 03.829 W |
70'-122' |
| Comment: Sunk in 1999 by Pompano Reef Committee. Rodeo's bow faces North. Plenty of life. |
| Mercedes Wreck |
GPS Numbers |
Depth Range |
| -4 miles N of Ft. Lauderdale Inlet |
26 09.365 N X 80 04.510 W,Bow is on N mark Stern on S,26 09.342 N X 80 04.515 |
55'-100' |
| Comment: Famous 198' freighter sunk in 1985. Ship Broken in half and is sitting on top of reef. |
| Tenneco Tower Deep |
GPS Numbers |
Depth Range |
| +2 miles N of Bakers Haulover |
25 58.936 N X 80 05.128 W |
62'-105' |
| Comment: Formally Tenneco Oil Platforms these towers were put down in 1985. Spectacular dives! |
| Tenneco Tower Shallow |
GPS Numbers |
Depth Range |
| +2 miles N of Bakers Haulover |
25 58.932 N X 80 05.202 W |
75'-94' |
| Comment: The Towers are full of life. Often seen are shark, Cobia, Goliath Goruper and watch the top for Sailfish |
The
wrecks listed below are only a sample of the wrecks that we have along
the coast. The GPS marks are listed to help the visiting or new boater
locate and enjoy some good wreck diving. Force-E has books and DVDs available
with more definitive information.
