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Brass Wreck
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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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Catherine
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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.
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15 - 15 ft.
5 - 5 m
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Chevron Oil Rig
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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 E. Brown (Liberty Ship)
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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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Joseph L. Meek (Liberty Ship)
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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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Navy Dive Tender YDT-14
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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.
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75 - 95 ft.
23 - 29 m
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Pete Tide II
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This ship was sunk as an artificial reef in 1993. Depths range from 60-102 feet and large schools of fish frequent the area.
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80 - 102 ft.
24 - 31 m
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San Pablo / Russian Freighter
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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.
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75 - 85 ft.
23 - 26 m
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Soule Barge
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Steel towers were welded to this barge before sinking to form an artificial reef. The open towers attract a large amount of fish.
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70 - 83 ft.
21 - 25 m
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Sylvia (Tug)
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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.
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75 - 82 ft.
23 - 25 m
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Tenneco Oil Rig (Pensacola)
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As part of the Rigs to Reef program, Tenneco donated this obsolete oil rig to Escambia County for use as an artificial reef.
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100 - 175 ft.
30 - 53 m
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Tessie
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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.
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65 - 77 ft.
20 - 23 m
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Tex Edwards Barge
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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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Three Coal Barges
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These three barges lie end-to-end in water less than 50 feet deep. A variety of marine life inhabitat the area.
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40 - 50 ft.
12 - 15 m
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Tug Born Again
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This tug was sunk in 1991 and has already attracted large numbers of jacks, snapper and grouper.
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55 - 95 ft.
17 - 29 m
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