Key West: USNS General Hoyt S. Vandenberg : ▪ At 524 feet long, it was at one time the world’s second largest ship to ever be sunk intentionally. With her profile reaching from 140 feet of water to 40 feet, all skill levels can be accommodated on this dive. Cayman Salvager : About 7 miles ▪ off Key West she was originally built in 1936 as a mine layer for the U.S. army. She has been down for about 40 years and is abundant TRAVEL continued
deep water and suitable for advanced scuba divers. Boat moorings at the ship- wrecks facilitate access and dive slates orient visitors. These wrecks are the B enwood, City of Washington, Duane, San Pedro, Adelaide Baker, North America, Eagle, Thunderbolt and the Amesbury. A possible club itinerary could be organized around visiting these shipwrecks. Non-Diving Add-Ons: A dive trip to the keys could also in- clude stops at the following:
Divers explore the wreck of the Cayman Salvager in Key West
Dry Tortugas National Park ▪ History of Diving Museum ▪ Key West Shipwreck Museum ▪ Mel Fisher Maritime Museum ▪ Summary:
with marine life: stingrays lay on the deck, grouper swim around the rudder, and arrow crabs climb around search- ing for food. This 187 ft shipwreck does not offer wreck penetration but is a great location for underwater pho- tography. Florida Keys Shipwreck Trail Within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary lie nine historic shipwrecks that are collectively known as the Shipwreck Trail. Together the shipwrecks tell important stories from maritime history. Some of the shipwrecks are in shallow water accessible to snorkelers while others are in
The Florida Keys are a relatively easy location to visit on either an individual holiday or a group organized tour. With
numerous dive operators and dive boats, a plethora of interesting dive sites, and a variety of activities for all members of the group, the keys can be a rewarding location.
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