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Dive Spots nearest to Thomas Hayward (Liberty Ship)
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Showing 1-10 of 10 found
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The Tanks, 3.59 nm.
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As part of the county's Artificial Reef Program, fourteen intact United States Armored M-60 tanks were placed underwater in December 1994.
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65 - 70 ft.
20 - 21 m
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Destin Bridge Rubble, 6.25 nm.
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The Destin Bay Bridge was sunk in the mid-1970s about one and one-half miles southeast of East Pass in depths ranging from 60-70 feet. Because the rubble has been underwater for so long, it has developed into a large fish haven.
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60 - 70 ft.
18 - 21 m
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Miss Louise, 10.27 nm.
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The Miss Louise is a 95-foot tugboat that was sunk in 1997 as part of the Artificial Reef Program. She lies sin 55-60 feet of water with a 15-foot profile.
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55 - 60 ft.
17 - 18 m
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Mohawk Chief / Sand Dollar Artificial Reef, 11.15 nm.
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Okaloosa County and the cities of Destin and Valparaiso teamed up to create the Artificial Reef Complex. At the center is the tugboat, Mohawk Chief.
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100 - 124 ft.
30 - 38 m
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Joseph E. Brown (Liberty Ship), 11.81 nm.
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This Liberty ship was built in Savannah, Georgia during World War II. She was sunk in 1977 to form an artificial reef.
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90 - 95 ft.
27 - 29 m
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Brass Wreck, 23.92 nm.
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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.
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90 - 95 ft.
27 - 29 m
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USS Oriskany, 26.13 nm.
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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".
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130 - 200 ft.
40 - 61 m
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Chevron Oil Rig, 26.40 nm.
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This retired oil platform was donated by Chevron Oil Company as part of the Rigs to Reefs program in 1993.
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85 - 137 ft.
26 - 42 m
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Joseph L. Meek (Liberty Ship), 28.85 nm.
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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.
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75 - 95 ft.
23 - 29 m
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Tex Edwards Barge, 29.37 nm.
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Considered by many to be one of the safest dives in Pensacola, this barge is home to numerous species of fish.
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60 - 75 ft.
18 - 23 m
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