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

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.

Pensacola Beach

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

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

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

Sunk in 1989 as an artificial reef. Depths range 75-85'. The wreck is little more than the hull and is in poor shape, but holds a tremendous amount of marine life

Approximately 9 miles SSE of Pensacola Pass

Tug Deliverance

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. 



Soule Barge

This 75' long barge was deployed as an artificial reef in 1993 in 85' of water. This wreck is enhanced by several open fuel storage tanks and is in close proximity to other artificial reefs including the CSX Rubble and the Army Tanks. Grouper, Snapper, and Amberjack are all common

Approximately 10 miles SSE of Pensacola Pass

Kingry Barge

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.

Oops Barge

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Oops Barge