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Mohawk Chief / Sand Dollar Artificial Reef
100 - 124 ft.
30 - 38 m
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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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The Tanks
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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Thomas Hayward (Liberty Ship)
The wreck of the Thomas Hayward now rests in 90 feet of water rising 25 feet off the bottom. This site has become one of the most popular wreck dives in the Destin area.
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SCUBA divers and snorkelers enjoy the calm clear warm waters, shipwrecks, and artificial reefs of Destin, Florida. The deep waters attract dolphins, six-foot manta rays, and huge loggerhead sea turtles.
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Member Reviews
by 10fathomdiver, One of my favorites
Nice easy dive. Ver relaxing. Gets a little boring because you can see everything in a short period of time.
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by barnwitt, 72' sand bottom vis. good. Didn't see any fish to spear.
I made my 20th dive from my own boat at this site. So easy 72' dive to make. Easy to get to. Found my anchor on top of the tank! We (my nephew and I) dove this site in the worst possible conditions: heavy overcast, 5'seas with 1' chop and red tide i...
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by harkmaster, Pearl in The Seas
What a refreshing dive to find in a local sea of somewhat lackluster dives. The tug is open and easy to navigate, there were three Goliath Groupers, a large Barracuda, Spanish Mack, brave schools of bait fish, large catfish, and even a Cobia! Wish I ha...
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