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1Army Tanks
There are two M60 Army Tanks placed in 15m deep by the DERM in June of 1994. It is an interesting dive, cos tanks are now an oasis of life... Off Miami Beach
BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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2Narwall
Narwall is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, Florida, Miami which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
IntermediateMax depth 137.8 ftBoat entry
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3African Queen
Sunk December 1986, The African Queen, a 57-foot concrete boat, now rests in 45 feet of water off Key Biscayne.
BeginnerMax depth 40 ftBoat entry
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4Shamrock
Shamrock is located 3.5 miles north of Government cut near the southern end of the Anchorage Artificial Reef. This 120-foot steel troop-landing craft was sunk in 1985 to form an artificial reef. This dive ranges in depth from 16 to 45 feet. Her hull is broken although she suffered little damage during 1992's Hurricane Andrew.
BeginnerMax depth 20 ftBoat entry
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5Jose Cuervo Bar
Located in the South Beach Artificial Reef Site, approximately 150 yards southeast of the Second Street lifeguard station on Miami Beach, this 22-ton concrete margarita bar was sunk on May 5th, 2000 during Ocean Realm Splash, nicknamed 'Sinko De Mayo.' Designed with a dive flag roof, six bar stools and a protective wall of tetrahedrons (pyramid-shaped concrete forms), the structure was intended to be the first element of the South Beach Underwater Trail. Access from 2nd St and Ocean Dr. Park on the road and enter from the beach, or by boat.
BeginnerMax depth 9.8 ftShore or Boat entry
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6The Tortuga wreck
The Tortuga was sunk in April, 1995 for the movie Fair Game. It is a 165' freighter vessel. This vessel is the best penetration wreck of the area. For advanced diver, of course! 5 miles N of Government Cut (Pflueger Artificial Reef). The Tortuga wreck is also known as M/V Tortuga.
IntermediateMax depth 95.1 ftBoat entry
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7Andro
The Andro was a 165 foot luxury yacht built in Germany in 1910. It was constructed mostly of wood, with the classic high bow and rounded-off tail of cruising yachts. During World War II, the electric motors were converted to diesel, machine guns were added, and the Andro became a patrol boat used to chase submarines. After the war, the Andro served as a freighter up and down the U.S. Atlantic coast. Eventually the Andro was seized by U.S. Customs for transporting illegal drugs. The Department of Environmental Resource Management purchased the Andro to be added to the Haulover Artificial Reef Site. The Miami Bomb squad orchestrated the explosion which sunk the Andro on December 17th, 1985. The Andro is one of the most popular wrecks in the Haulover site. The ship settled upright in the sand at a depth of 103 feet. With a 38 foot profile there is plenty to explore at a range of depths. The ship has twin propellers, two smokestacks and a large wheelhouse still intact. Hurricane Andrew broke the ship into three sections and exposed the engine block. This has actually made the wreck more varied and interesting to explore. Numerous fish inhabit the Andro. This is a great wreck for underwater photographers. The Andro is a popular fishing site also and can be crowded at times. This, along with the jumbled structure of the wreck, make the Andro a dive spot best suited for advanced divers.
AdvancedMax depth 89.9 ftBoat entry
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8Deep Freeze
The Deep Freeze -- now one of Miami's most popular advanced dive sites -- was a 210' freighter sunk in 135' of water in October 1976. She had a 33.5' beam and displaced 1,138 gross tons of water. Her top deck can be reached at 110'. The Deep Freeze was sunk in the artificial reef site known as Pflueger, located north of Government Cut and south of Haulover Islet. Fairly strong currents are the norm here. The Deep Freeze is a popular spot for local fisherman and spear fisherman. Due to the monofilament lines on this wreck and the heavy buildup of silt, the Deep Freeze is only recommended for advanced divers. Be sure to bring a knife for the monofilament. The wreck offers excellent penetration for the experienced wreck diver. Hurricane Andrew separated a 35' section of the stern from the hull in 1992, but otherwise caused little damage.
IntermediateMax depth 100.1 ftBoat entry
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9Patricia Wreck
The Patricia is a steel tug that was sunk in 1990. The tug is mostly intact with a profile rising 20 feet from the sandy bottom at 53 feet. This wreck is only 100 feet from the Karline. Also close by are the Radio Tower Pyramids and Army Tanks. The once sandy area now has a great deal of coral and marine life. This is an excellent site for photography.
BeginnerMax depth 40 ftShore entry
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10Miss Karline
This wreck is a collapsed steel hull 85 feet in length. It's located just 100 feet southeast of the Patricia in the Anchorage Artificial Reef Site. Also close by are the police barge, Radio Tower Pyramids and Army Tanks. The Karline has been on the bottom since 1989 which has allowed an abundance of coral growth in a once sandy area. Because of the close proximity of the other wrecks there is an abundance of fish and other sea life. With a maximum depth of just 51 feet and a 15-foot profile, divers can have longer bottom times.
BeginnerMax depth 35.1 ftBoat entry
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11Mathew Lawrence
The 110-foot barge was sunk in 1995 as part of the Dade County Artificial Reef Program. This is a fairly shallow wreck making it a good dive for beginners and can be easily penetrated. The wreck can occasionally be seen from the surface and is also a good site for snorkeling. Sites nearby can be accessed via rebar stakes. This is a great site for training new divers.
BeginnerMax depth 44.9 ftBoat entry
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13Pillars
The Pillars reef site at 35' is a good place for training dives. An old pipeline is partially buried and a large structure with 2 large steel I-beams is sitting next to it. Some other unidentifiable objects remind me of the Bimini Road. If you're a spear fisherman, this is a good place for hogfish.
BeginnerMax depth 29.9 ftBoat entry
Miami Beach diving guide
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Are there dive shops in Miami Beach?
Zentacle lists 1 dive shop in Miami Beach. The top-rated is South Beach Divers (4.4 from 195 reviews).