The 400' long Anteres was sunk in 1995 as an artificial reef 21 miles ESE of Pensacola Pass. Depths range 90-135'. Broken and resting on her port side.



Anteres

This dive site is composed of two massive 500-ton structures. They were submerged in 175 feet of water as an artificial reef. Mostly used for dive training.

Approximately 22 miles south south-east of Pensacola Pass.

Tenneco Oil Rig

The A-7 sits upside down on the bottom. The plane was lost from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Lexington!

Approximately 17 miles south of Pensacola Pass

A-7 Corsair II wreck

The 250' long dredge "Avocet" was sunk as an artificial reef in 1991 approximately 21 miles SSE of Pensacola Pass. The upper structure of the wreck has been torn off and scattered by hurricanes. Depths range 90-130'. The Avocet's close proximity to the "Edge" often brings in large pelagic fish species such as Wahoo, Dolphin, and Tuna. 



Avocet is also known as Dredge Avocet.

Avocet

YDT- 15 wreck

The YDT-14 is a 40m long steel ship. She was scuttled April 1st, 2000 as an artificial reef.

Approx 16 NM SE off Pensacola

YDT-14 Wreck is also known as Navy Dive Tender YDT 14.

YDT-14 Wreck

This site consist of severl large dome structures and a large rubble pile. The colors are fastastic(bring a light) and there are many many fish.



Admiral Fetterman Reef

Unemployed oil rig deployed as an artificial reef in 1993. Depths range from 70-135'. The tremendous amount of marine life that inhabits and visits the rig makes this a spectacular dive and fishing site and a favorite for lobster hunters

Approximately 21 miles SE of Pensacola Pass

Chevron Rig is also known as Chevron Platform.

Chevron Rig

USS Oriskany was sunk May 17th, 2006. Ex-USS Oriskany CVA-34 the only aircraft carrier that you can scuba dive to. Intentionally sunk as an artificial reef outside Pensacola Florida in 2006 the Mighty O is providing both recreational/sport and technical scuba diving.

Ship dimensions:
- Length: 888 feet
- Foot beam: 157 feet

More info at http://myfwc.com/marine/ar/OriskanyReefDive.htm


Approx 22.5 nautical miles south southeast of Pensacola Beach

U.S.S. Oriskany is also known as CV-34, CVA-34, Mighty O.

U.S.S. Oriskany

The Tug "Heron" and an LCM Landing Craft were deployed as artificial reefs in 1990. The two wrecks sit upright and side by side, 80' apart. Depths 75-95'. Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Triggerfish, and Jewfish are common residents. Occasional Tuna, Dolphin, Cobia, and Wahoo.


Before being separated by Hurricane OPAL in 1995, the tug originally and unintentionally rested upside down on top of the LCM.


Approximately 13 miles SSE of Pensacola Pass

Tug Heron

This 65-foot long tug boat was sunk in 1991 as an artificial reef.

Approximately 10 miles south of Pensacola pass.

Anteres

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Anteres