Copyright (c) 2008 DiveSpots.com. All rights reserved. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/site-pensacola/destination.info Scuba diving locations in Pensacola en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:35:27 CDT Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:35:27 CDT 60 75 48 http://www.divespots.com/scuba/home.page http://www.divespots.com/skin/classic/images/logo1.gif http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-331/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-331/view.divespot Thu, 22 Jun 2006 19:25:27 CDT The Navy Dive Tender YDT-14, a 132' steel ship, was scuttled on April 1, 2000, approximately 18 miles SE of Pensacola Pass, Escambia County, Florida. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-272/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-272/view.divespot Thu, 22 Jun 2006 19:25:15 CDT This spot is a classic shipwreck of a 19th Century schooner in 95 feet of water. A large variety of marine life inhabitat the area. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-330/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-330/view.divespot Wed, 31 May 2006 07:15:18 CDT The world's largest intentionally created artificial reef lies 22 miles off the coast of Pensacola. The old aircraft carrier is being called the "Great Carrier Reef". http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-262/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-262/view.divespot Sat, 20 May 2006 11:19:06 CDT This 315 foot long merchant steamer was hit by torpedoes form a U-boat in 1942. She was towed to this site and used for target practice and then later sunk by explosion. The wreckage lies in about 80 feet of water. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-260/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-260/view.divespot Thu, 22 Sep 2005 19:53:05 CDT Commissioned on June 10, 1896, the Massachusetts was a huge 350-foot steam-powered battleship launched in an era still dominated by wooden ships. She was dedicated as an underwater archaeological preserve on June 10, 1993. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-274/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-274/view.divespot Thu, 01 Sep 2005 12:00:35 CDT This retired oil platform was donated by Chevron Oil Company as part of the Rigs to Reefs program in 1993. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-273/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-273/view.divespot Thu, 01 Sep 2005 10:58:30 CDT This Liberty ship was built in Savannah, Georgia during World War II. She was sunk in 1977 to form an artificial reef. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-264/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-264/view.divespot Wed, 31 Aug 2005 18:40:07 CDT Considered by many to be one of the safest dives in Pensacola, this barge is home to numerous species of fish. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-265/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-265/view.divespot Wed, 31 Aug 2005 12:19:17 CDT These three barges lie end-to-end in water less than 50 feet deep. A variety of marine life inhabitat the area. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-270/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-270/view.divespot Wed, 31 Aug 2005 12:18:15 CDT This ship was sunk as an artificial reef in 1993. Depths range from 60-102 feet and large schools of fish frequent the area. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-271/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-271/view.divespot Wed, 31 Aug 2005 12:17:25 CDT As part of the Rigs to Reef program, Tenneco donated this obsolete oil rig to Escambia County for use as an artificial reef. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-269/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-269/view.divespot Wed, 31 Aug 2005 12:00:23 CDT This tug was sunk in 1991 and has already attracted large numbers of jacks, snapper and grouper. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-268/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-268/view.divespot Wed, 31 Aug 2005 11:54:17 CDT Steel towers were welded to this barge before sinking to form an artificial reef. The open towers attract a large amount of fish. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-267/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-267/view.divespot Wed, 31 Aug 2005 11:46:58 CDT Flounder are often found in this artificial reef site that includes a 40-foot cabin cruiser, various parts from four cars, and assorted concrete pipes. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-266/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-266/view.divespot Wed, 31 Aug 2005 11:39:39 CDT This small tug was sunk in 1990. Sylvia is a favorite dive spot because of the variety and quantity of fish that reside around th etug. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-263/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-263/view.divespot Wed, 31 Aug 2005 11:21:42 CDT This Liberty Ship served as a transport ship during World War II. She was sunk offshore of Pensacola in 1976 by the Department of Commerce in order to create a sport fishing and diving area. http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-261/view.divespot http://www.divespots.com/scuba/spotID-261/view.divespot Tue, 23 Aug 2005 21:19:23 CDT The Catherine is a shallow wreck offshore of Santa Rosa Island in the Pensacola area. The ship sank in 1894. A section of hull and debris is all that remains.