| Pensacola Dive Sites - Florida |
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A-7 Corsair II
N29:58.995 / W87:11.784
The A-7 sits upside down on the bottom, approximately 17 miles South of Pensacola Pass in 110 feet of water. The plane is a favorite site for lobster hunters and spear fishermen. |
Anteres
N30:00.630 / W87:07.749
The 400' long Anteres was sunk in 1995 as an artificial reef 21 miles ESE of Pensacola Pass. Depths range 90-135’. Broken and resting on her port side, the Anteres is home to large schools of Snapper, Grouper, and Amberjack as well as Tropicals. Occasional Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo, and Cobia. |
Avocet
N29:58.401 / W87:12.623
The 250’ long dredge “Avocet” was sunk as an artificial reef in 1991 approximately 21 miles SSE of Pensacola Pass. The upper structure of the wreck has been torn off and scattered by hurricanes. Depths range 90-130’. |
Blackwater Bridge Rubble
N30:11.800 / W87:14.170 |
Brass Wreck
N30:12.853 / W87:03.216 |
Catherine
N30:18.680 / W87:15.920
The Norwegian Bark “Catherine” ran aground and sank off Santa Rosa Island in the early 1900’s. Her remains lie in 15-18’ of water, approxiamtely 300 yards off the beach near Fort Pickens. A fantastic dive site, but not recommended as a shore dive due to tidal surge, rapidly changing conditions and heavy boat traffic. |
Chevron Rig
N30:04.242 / W87:02.120 |
CSX Railroad Bridge Rubble
N30:09.036 / W87:13.690 |
Dutch Banks
N30:11.706 / W87:26.179
A large area of natural reef, coral heads, and limestone ledges approximately 9 miles SW of Pensacola Pass. One of the areas shallowest natural bottom areas. Depths range from 65-90'. |
F-6F Hellcat
N30:15.952 / W87:11.129
The broken remains of this Hellcat ( one of many that rest in local waters) lie approximately 7 miles ESE of Pensacola Pass in 70' of water. |
| Fort Pickens Jetties |
Green's Hole
N30:08.420 / W87:11.030 |
HERON / LCM
N30:08.185 / W87:13.665
The Tug “Heron” and an LCM Landing Craft were deployed as artificial reefs in 1990. The two wrecks sit upright and side by side, 80’ apart approximately 13 miles SSE of Pensacola Pass. Depths 75-95’. Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Triggerfish, and Jewfish are common residents. Occasional Tuna, Dolphin, Cobia, and Wahoo. |
Kingry Barge
N30:09.434 / W87:13.976 |
Liberty Ship Joseph L Meek
N30:16.348 / W87:09.550 |
Lost Tug
30:12.072 / 86:57.974 |
Navy Barge
N30:11.139 / W87:14.715 |
Navy Boats
N30:05.309 / W87:09.634
Navy Dive Support ship YDT-14 and her sister ship YDT-15 were sunk as artificial reefs in April of 2000, They both sit upright , 300’ apart approximately 17 mile SSE of Pensacola Pass. Depths range 65-90’. These wrecks quickly became home to an impressive array of marine life, and local favorites for divers |
Oops Barge
N30:13.133 / W87:13.813 |
Paradise Hole
N30:12.950 / W87:10.440 |
PC Barge
N30:10.920 / W87:14.030
Deployed in 1990 as an artificial reef approximately 9 miles SSE from Pensacola Pass. Radio Towers were added to this site in 1991. Depth – 80’ |
Pete Tide II
N30:08.762 / W87:14.017 |
Russian Freighter
N30:11.329 / 87:13.088 |
Soule Barge
30:10.885 / 87:14.568 |
TBF/M AVENGER
N30:05.373 / W87:16.817
Badly damaged by recent hurricanes, the remains of this WWII torpedo bomber lie in 110 feet of water approximately 14 Miles South of Pensacola Pass |
TENNECO RIG
N29:59.761 / W87:05.085
Retired oil rig deployed as an artificial reef in 1982, approximately 22 miles SSE of Pensacola Pass. Depths range 90’-175’. A favorite site for spear fishermen and lobster hunters, the Tenneco Rig attracts the full array of marine life including deep water pelagics and occasionally billfish. |
TEX EDWARDS BARGE
N30:16.137 / W87:10.150 |
The Edge
N29:53.500 / W87:14.200 - N29:56.500 / W87:07.500
More an area than a site, and is identified where the bottom drops away sharply toward the DeSoto Canyon. Running from Southwest to Northeast, the bottom along the edge is marked with large limestone and coral formations often creating significant vertical relief. Depths generally range from 150' - 300'. Considered by many as the "gateway" to deep water big game fishing, the area can often be located by the multitude of boats anchored or trolling along the contour. The coordinates provided are rough area boundaries. |
THE NIPPLE
N29:51.000 / W87:06.000
Like the Edge, the Nipple is an area that is defined by the bottom contours of the DeSoto Canyon, in this case where the 100 fathom curve reaches it's closest point to land and forms an "arrow" pointing NE. Approximately 31 miles SSE of Pensacola Pass, the area is well known as a favorite big game fishing site, with Blue and White Marlin, Wahoo, Dolphin, and Tuna all common. |
THREE BARGES
N30:17.320 / W87:13.220 |
THREE DECK TUG
N30:06.116 / W87:23.589
The "Triple Decker" is known locally by many names including the "50/50 tug", and the "Lipscomb tug". She sits intact on the bottom in 90' of water. Large Grouper, Snapper, and Amberjack are all common. Depths range 65-90'. |
TIMBER HOLES
N30:11.083 / W86:51.578
The "Timber Holes" is a large area of natural limestone ledges which formed around timber standing in prehistoric forests. This site, 24 miles ESE of Pensacola Pass, is home to an incredible variety of marine life, and is a favorite destination for divers seeking lobster. Depths range 100' to 125' |
TUG BORN AGAIN / PIPES
N30:08.063 / 87:14.293 |
TUG DELIVERANCE
30:10.907 / 87:14.618 |
TUG PHILIP
30:07.810 / 87:13.400 |
TUG SYLVIA
N30:10.985 / W87:14.120 |
USS. MASSACHUSETS
N30:17.450 / W87:18.69 |
| Vortex Spring - Ponce DeLeon |
