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Capt. Dan Wreck
The Capt. Dan was a Coast Guard buoy tender named Hollyhock. The ship was sunk in memorial for Capt Dan Garnsey in 1990.
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Donal G. McAllister
Sunk June 23, 1998 as part of the Broward County Artificial Reef Program, this 101-foot former New York harbor boat now lies in 75 feet of water and rises 30 feet off the sea floor.
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Hog Heaven
Hog Heaven is a 180-foot barge that lies upside down in 64 feet of water. Another barge, the Wayne, is close by along with debris sunk to help reefs form.
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Mercedes I
The most famous of Ft. Lauderdale's wrecks is the 198-foot freighter Mercedes I. She received national attention, when on Thanksgiving Day in 1984 during a storm, she lost her anchorage and ran aground against a seawall of an exclusive Palm Beach mansion.
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Ft. Lauderdale has an impressive artificial reef program that has produced some spectacular dive spots! There are now approximately ninety artificial reefs, including ships, concrete modules, offshore oil platforms, and more. Come explore!
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Member Reviews
by timothybfoster, Great wreck with a lot to see
Great day with no one around...except two 350+lb Goliath Grouper hanging out in the pass-through under the ship. There was a strong current, but it was an overall terriffic experience. Make sure to spend time with the pipes and lighthouse around the ...
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by addictedtoscuba, Great Wreck
Plenty of swimthroughs and lots of fish life. Good growth for only being 10 years old. two other wrecks within swimming distance.
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by snappersnatcher, Great first ocean dive
I did this dive on 4/26/08 along with The Nursery. I thought it was a great first dive. It was shallow & had good coral displays (fans, vases & tubes etc)& marine life. I enjoyed it.
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