Regina Wreck Or Molasses Barge

Regina Wreck Or Molasses Barge

Florida, USA East
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Viz (last reported 25373h ago)
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Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Regina Wreck Or Molasses Barge

Sunk in 1940 after it was washed ashore in a storm sits the Regina. Local divers also know this wreck as the Molasses barge. I dove this site which is very convenient due to the fact that it is a shore dive across the street from a dive shop. You must cross a street and about 100yds of sand. Once you hit the water, it is about a 100yd swim to the floating milk bottle in 18 feet of water that marks the spot. When I dove this wreck about 6 months ago, the only structure was about a 15 foot section of the bow that Jets out of the sand. There are a few ropes attached that a large amount of Sea Horses have made what I've heard to be a permanent residence. Also seen were Conchs, Sand Dollars, Wrasses, Jellyfish and a large school of Spade Fish which was the highlight for me. Visibility on the first dive in the early AM was aprox 10 to 15feet. The second dive was only about 5 feet visibility in the late morning. This is the perfect beginner shore dive due to the shallow water and location of the Dive Shop. Directly across the street from the SeaTrek Dive Shop at Bradenton Beach and approximately 100 yards of shore sits the remains of the 247 foot tanker Regina.
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Gary Majors
Gary Majors
Jun 27, 2013, 12:00 AM
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It is still there. Now a big white floating bucket marks the location. Not a lot to see but for the area it is good. Enough of the wreck is still there to give the local sea critters somewhere to hang out. Access is easy. Park at Seakat divers, rent a tank and walk across the street. A gradually sloping sand bottom makes entry easy. Of course you might have to deal with the waves but that shouldn't be too difficult. Viz was about 6-8 foot but in the wreckage field it would drop with all the stuff coming off the wreck itself. Easy shore dive, good for beginners but bland for experienced divers.
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