The wreck is very broken up and scattered with most of the large remains (stern section) about fifty feet north and about 100 feet out from the southwest buoy.  The bow is towards the north.  The water depth varies from 15 to 20 feet based.  Different parts of the wreck are visible at different times due to storms and currents either depositing or removing sand from the area. Visibility is highly dependant on the prevailing wind direction and strength.  The following website has some good photos of the wreck  http://www.seatrekdivers.com/photogallery/photo_regina.htm

This wreck accessible by shore is a part of the Florida State Underwater Archaeological Preserve.  It is located off of Bradenton Beach just across from the street (Gulf Drive) from Seatrek Divers shop.  The address is 105 7th St N. Bradenton Beach, FL 34217.  To get to the site head towards the Bradenton Beach portion of Anna Maria Island via Gulf Drive.  There is no local parking at the site devoted to the beach.  One will have to drop off gear and find a parking spot close by.  Depending on the day and time limited parking may be available around the building that the dive shop is in.  Seatrek has successfully lobbied the local country government to place buoys off the wreck to aid in navigation.  Unfortunately the county dropped the buoys in the wrong place so the diver will have to navigate in a direction off the buoys.  (I am not an employee or being paid by Seatreck.  They really are just across the street from the dive site)

Wreck of the Regina Aka Sugar Barge

We went in April of 2019. Most of the ship is dissolved. There it's barely anything to see at all. Talked to the guy at the surf shop and he gave us the lowdown. There's really not much here anymore. Wouldn't recommend it unless you're already in the area and you know it's a very clear day. Probably best to go at low tide if you're snorkeling. If your Scuba, probably don't even bother. Not that much to see.

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