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 BIBB and DUANE * 

These two "Secretary Class" Coast Guard
cutters were put down as artificial reefs in
November 1987. They have since become
home to a wide variety of pelagic and reef fish,
and host to numerous types of coral formations.

The Bibb lies on her starboard side, with her bow
pointing to the East Northeast. Upon descent, a
diver will encounter her hull at a depth of 85-90 ft.
The depth of the superstructure is 95-120 ft.
The massive hull provides a stable platform, for
divers who prefer to have a "deck" under them. Penetration of the superstructure is possible,
though it CAN be disorienting, and a "tight fit"
with SCUBA gear.

Depth range 85-130 ft

The Duane sits upright, and offers divers a
unique 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.

Depth range 50-125 ft.

*  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 it's officers in any way we can.