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Blackthorn
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This popular wreck was scuttled after a collision with a freighter in the Tampa port channel. A large amount of marine life frequents the wreck.
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65 - 80 ft.
20 - 24 m
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Gunsmoke
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This old shrimper was once used to smuggle marijuana. Gunsmoke sank in 1977 and lies in 80 feet of water about 20 miles offshore.
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70 - 80 ft.
21 - 24 m
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Indian Shores Reef
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This artificial reef was started more than 30 years ago and has developed extensive marine life. It includes a barge and two World War II Navy Landing Ships.
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40 - 46 ft.
12 - 14 m
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Sheridan
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The Sheridan is one of the most popular wrecks in the Pinellas #2 Artificial Reef Site. The tug is upright and all sections can be explored. Great site to spot Goliath Grouper.
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50 - 80 ft.
15 - 24 m
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South County Artificial Reef
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This artificial reef site was developed in 2001-2003 and consists of tons of concrete rubble piles and a 100-year-old tug named Orange. The site is well-marked with buoys and home to large amounts of fish.
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30 - 45 ft.
9 - 14 m
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St. Pete Beach Reef
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St. Pete Beach Reef is the most southern artificial reef location in Pinellas County. The reef was begun with bridge sections in 1976, a barge in 1984, and ten tanks were added in 1995.
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30 - 35 ft.
9 - 11 m
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Tug Orange
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The Tug Orange is the highlight of the South County Artificial Reef. This 100-year-old tug was sunk in 2003 and is home to a variety of game fish.
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40 - 45 ft.
12 - 14 m
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