DEEP WRECKS
(max depth over 120 ft)

USS SPIEGEL GROVE * 

  Key Largo's newest underwater attraction:
the USS Spiegel Grove. It's the largest ship
ever to be intentionally sunk as an artificial
reef. The vessel is 510 feet long, 84 feet wide,
and sits upright (as of July 2005).

Depth range 50-130 ft.

USCGC DUANE * 

  This "Secretary Class" Coast Guard Cutter was sunk as an artificial reef in November 1987. It has since become a home to a wide variety of pelagic and reef fish, and host to numerous types of coral formations.

  The Duane sits upright, and offers divers a unique diving experience. The fact that everything is intact and properly oriented, gives many divers an increased sense of "ease" about the dive. Her main deck is at about 110 ft. with structure as high as 50 ft. This gives one an opportunity
to plan and make multi-level dives, safely extending bottom times.

*  Upper Keys Artificial Reef Medallion required

SHALLOW WRECKS
(max depth under 50 ft)

BENWOOD

   - a Norwegian freighter that was grounded after colliding with another ship during World War II. At the time, allied vessels often
ran "lights out" at night, to avoid detection by German U-boats. This collision was the result of that practice, and the Benwood
now provides shelter and a home for a number of reef fish, and other creatures.

Depth range 20-45 ft.

The above sites are within the
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

  The collection of artifacts such as shells, and coral, and the "harassment" of reef creatures are prohibited.

  These activities are NOT condoned by Ocean Divers.

  We believe in the goals of the Sanctuary Program, and assist its officers in any way we can.