The Mercedes I
German Freighter
Built 1952 Sunk 1985
depth 90 ft length 190 ft
Originally this ship was known as the Jacob Rusch. After
being grounded during a
severe storm in 1984, it was towed back into the water and turned
into an artificial off
Fort Lauderdale. Hurricane
Andrew broke this wreck into two pieces.
The Jim Atria
Dutch Freighter
Built 1961 Sunk 1977
depth 90-135 ft length 227 ft
Originally this ship was known as the Poinciana. After sinking
in the Miami River, it
was refloated and turned into an artificial off
Fort Lauderdale.
The Jay Scutti
Harbour Tug
Built 1961 Sunk 1986
depth 65 ft length 95 ft
Originally this ship was known as the Arikok. It was seized from
drug smugglers, sold
at auction and turned into an artificial off
Fort Lauderdale
The Ancient Mariner
Coast Guard Cutter
Built 1920's Sunk 1991
depth 70 ft length 165 ft
Originally this ship was known as the Nemises. It served as a sub chaser
in WW II.
Most of the superstructure is now missing.
The Rebel
Dutch Freighter
Built 1947 Sunk 1985
depth 113 ft length 128 ft
This ship was known by many names. It was seized
from drug smugglers, sold at
auction and later sunk as an artificial reef. Groupers, jacks
and barracuda frequent this site.
The Jay Dorman
British Steel Schooner
Built 1938 Sunk 1988
depth 78 ft length 138 ft
This ship was known as the Panda. It was damaged by fire in 1984
. It was sunk as an
artificial reef four years later. It is now in two pieces thanks
to Hurricane Andrew.
The Robert Edmister
Coast Guard Cutter
Built 1953 Sunk 1989
depth 70 ft length 95 ft
This ship was known as the Cape Gull. It was damaged by fire in 1984
. It was sunk as
an artificial reef after being decommissioned.
The Captain Dan
Coast Guard Tender
Built Sunk 1990
depth 110 ft length 175 ft
This ship was known as the Hollyhock. It was sunk as an artificial
reef after being
decommissioned. it is now named after Capt.
Dan Garnsey charter operater.
The Noula Express
Danish Freighter
Built 1938 Sunk 1988
depth 74 ft length 114 ft
This ship was known as the Dana Land. It was sunk as an
artificial reef after being
seized from drug smugglers. It
is now in two pieces but still a good dive.