Florida

Escambia County

Divers will travel far and wide to find the best diving. But those who live in the United States have plenty of great diving on their doorstep as well, with plentiful access to the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. From warm-water reefs to temperate seas, here are some of the top places to scuba dive in the United States.

United States

The 400' hull of the Liberty Ship was sunk as an artificial reef in 90' of water , approximately 8 mile ESE of Pensacola pass.

7 miles ESE of the pass to Pensacola Bay

Liberty Ship is also known as Joseph Meek.

Pensacola Beach

Liberty Ship

This is a barge sunk to make a reef. It is an easy dive that is always fun. Many types of fish, a sea turtle at times and a shark or two from time to time.

6.5 miles east of Pensacola Pass
N 30° 16.138' W 087° 10.157'
30.16.138N  	 87.10.157W

Tex Edwards

Remains of 3 coal barges sunk as an artificial reef approximately 5 miles south east of Pensacola Pass. Depths range 45-60' . This large site is an area favorite for shell collecting and training new divers, and is home to an impressive array of marine life including resident sea turtles

1.8 miles off the beach, in 50 feet of water

Three Coal Barges is also known as Coal Barges.

Three Coal Barges

This wreck got it's name when she went down about two miles from her planned location all on her own (oops) Anyway what's left of this barge still has lots of life on it.  The barge holds a large amount of fish for it's small size. 

She is about 8 miles out of Pensacola pass.

Oops Barge

This is a WW2 wreck hit by German sub and when repairs were too great she was to be sunk as reef only to go down early where she rest today.
She was broken down due to her location in shipping lane with most of the site standing 12' off the floor, however almost in the middle of the wreck are three boiler that stand some 25' off the bottom. This is a outstanding weck dive only 9 miles south southeast of the Pensacola pass. 



San Pablo is also known as Russian Freighter.

San Pablo

The Norwegian Bark "Catherine" ran aground and sank off Santa Rosa Island in the early 1900's. Her remains lie in 15-18' of water, approxiamtely 300 yards off the beach near Fort Pickens. A fantastic dive site, but not recommended as a shore dive due to tidal surge , rapidly changing conditions and heavy boat traffic. She is from time to time covered with sand which makes it all the better when you do get to dive her.



Catherine

This barge was sunk in 1990 and had radio towers added the next year. It make for a good dive with easy underwater navigation. Lots of life on this wreck near the radio towers.



PC Barge

A classick wreck dive. The Brass Wreck is an unidentified 19th century schooner.It was given this name due to many brass pins being found on or near the site. The marine life is abundant:  Flounder, Snapper, Grouper, Barracudas, Trigger, Amberjack, etc. 

Characteristics:
Type: Wooden schooner
Length: 250 foot
Extra: Two large anchors 

Approximately 15 miles ESE of Pensacola Pass

Brass Wreck

65' long Tug sunk in 1990 as an artificial reef. Depths range 65-80'. Sitting upright, this wreck attracts a large array of marine life, including Amberjack, Snapper, Grouper, and Trigger Fish.

Approximately 9 miles SSE of Pensacola Pass

Tug Sylvia is also known as Tugboat Sylvia.

Tug Sylvia

Sunk in 1993 as an artificial reef

approx 9 miles SSE of Pensacola Pass


Navy Barge is also known as Air Force Barge.

Navy Barge

This barge lies inverted on the bottom at 80' with radio towers. A easy to navigate site with lots of fish. Always a fun dive. 



Liberty Ship

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Liberty Ship