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Wreck Divers Jump Guide
4th Edition, May 2001
By: Capt, James Mims U.S. Tech Diver, IANTD Inst.Trainer #10
This is a comprehensive list of the local wrecks that we dive. They are grouped in suggested diver training level categories and listed by depth range. They start with shallow novice depths and end with deep technical, challenging depths reserved for only the highly trained and experienced divers.
NOVICE
depths of approx. 70fsw or less
WRECK
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DEPTH
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COASTAL |
LENGTH |
DATE |
TYPE of |
REMARKS |
SITE |
(fsw) |
CITY |
(feet) |
SUNK |
SHIP |
see legend |
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| SS Copenhagen |
15-30 |
Pompano Bch |
325 |
05.27.1900 |
Steamer |
5,6 |
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| United Caribbean |
70 |
Boca Raton |
185 |
10.15.2000 |
Freighter |
1,2 |
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| Ancient Mariner |
68 |
Deerfield Bch |
165 |
06.09.1991 |
USCG Cutter |
1,2,3 |
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| Jay Scutty |
67 |
Ft.Lauderdale |
95 |
09.19.1986 |
Tug |
1,2 |
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| Robert Edminster |
70 |
Ft.Lauderdale |
95 |
12.11.1989 |
USCG Cutter |
1,2 |
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| Hog Heaven |
70 |
Ft.Lauderdale |
120 |
09.19.1986 |
Barge |
1,2 |
INTERMEDIATE or ADVANCED
depths of approx. 71-130 fsw
WRECK
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DEPTH
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COASTAL |
LENGTH |
DATE |
TYPE of |
REMARKS |
SITE |
(fsw) |
CITY |
(feet) |
SUNK |
SHIP |
see legend |
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| Alpha |
78 |
Pompano Bch |
85 |
03.25.1989 |
Schooner |
1,2 |
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| Jay Dorman |
78 |
Pompano Bch |
130 |
02.28.1988 |
Schooner |
1,2 |
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| Noula Express |
78 |
Boca Raton |
114 |
07.12.1988 |
Freighter |
1 |
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| Mercedes I |
97 |
Ft.Lauderdale |
194 |
03.30.1985 |
Freighter |
1,2,4 |
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| Union Express |
108 |
Pompano Bch |
174 |
05.16.1991 |
Freighter |
1,2 |
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| Captain Dan |
110 |
Pompano Bch |
175 |
02.20.1990 |
USCG Tender |
1,4 |
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| Rebel |
110 |
Ft.Lauderdale |
128 |
07.16.1985 |
Freighter |
1 |
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| RSB-1 |
120 |
Pompano Bch |
160 |
05.14.1994 |
USCG Tender |
1,2,4 |
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| Rodeo 25 |
122 |
Pompano Bch |
215 |
05.12.1990 |
Freighter |
1,2,4 |
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| Jim Atria |
128 |
Ft.Lauderdale |
227 |
09.23.1987 |
Freighter |
1,4 |
TECHNICAL or EXTENDED RANGE
depths of approx.130-300fsw
WRECK
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DEPTH
|
COASTAL |
LENGTH |
DATE |
TYPE of |
REMARKS |
SITE |
(fsw) |
CITY |
(feet) |
SUNK |
SHIP |
see legend |
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| Miller Lite |
164 |
Pompano Bch |
186 |
05.17.1987 |
Freighter |
1,4,7 |
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| Hydro Atlantic |
174 |
Boca Raton |
330 |
12.07.1987 |
Hopper |
4,7 |
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| Renegade |
190 |
Pompano Bch |
150 |
07.10.1985 |
Freighter |
1,2,4,7,8 |
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| Lowrance |
210 |
Pompano Bch |
420 |
03.31.1984 |
Freighter |
1,2,4,7,8 |
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| Caicos Express |
240 |
Ft.Lauderdale |
188 |
11.12.1985 |
Freighter |
1,4,7,8 |
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| Bill Boyd |
265 |
Pompano Bch |
211 |
07.18.1986 |
Freighter |
1,4,7,8 |
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| Pappa's Wreck |
277 |
Pompano Bch |
170 |
05.14.1989 |
Freighter |
1,4,7,8 |
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| Clinton |
177 |
Pompano Bch |
170 |
05.12.1995 |
Dredge |
1,4,7,8 |
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| Sucre |
220 |
Pompano Bch |
200 |
05.13.1996 |
Freighter |
1,4,7,8 |
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| R.B. Johnson- |
268 |
Pompano Bch |
170 |
05.14.1989 |
Freighter |
1,4,7,8 |
| Corey & Chris |
268 |
Pompano Bch |
188 |
05.18.1986 |
Army-dredge |
1,4,7,8 |
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| Guy Harvey |
145 |
Pompano Bch |
175 |
05.18.97 |
Freighter |
1,4,7 |
LEGEND
- Wreck was intentionally sank for the Artificial Reef Program
- There are other wrecks in the same vicinity and depth range
- Loose metal panels may be present, risk of injury
- Popular wreck for penetration if qualified
- Declared a State Underwater Archeological Preserve
- Resembles wreckage more than a wreck
- Nitrox use required as decompression gas
- Trimix recommended as bottom mix
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