Markham

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Avg Depth: 40 ft. / 12m

Max Depth: 80 ft. / 24m

Skill Level: Intermediate

Features:

• Artificial Reef

• Wreck Site

The Markham is a US Army Corps of Engineers dredge that was sunk in the Artificial Reef area AR-386 close to the Hyde dredge. The dredge is 320 feet in length and lies inverted on its port side. The starboard prop, strut and rudder are favorites of photographers. The deck may be penetrated by trained wreck divers.

The marine life around the Markham is growing steadily. The most frequently spotted creatures are sand tiger sharks, African pompano, tuna, huge amberjacks, Spanish and king mackerel, and baitfish.