Markham

Fast Facts:

• Average Depth:  40 ft. / 12 m
• Max Depth: 80 ft. / 24 m

Features:

• Wreck Site
• Artificial Reef

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The Markham is a US Army Corps of Engineers dredge that was sunk in the Artificial Reef area AR-386 close to the Hyde dredge. The dredge is 320 feet in length and lies inverted on its port side. The starboard prop, strut and rudder are favorites of photographers. The deck may be penetrated by trained wreck divers.

The marine life around the Markham is growing steadily. The most frequently spotted creatures are sand tiger sharks, African pompano, tuna, huge amberjacks, Spanish and king mackerel, and baitfish.