The Hydro Atlantic


This picture used with permission from Undersea Operations, Inc. dba the Seahorse dive boat.

Lucky us! On December 7, 1987, a ship of huge proportions sank in a storm just one mile East of the Boca Raton Inlet. The ship was being towed to Brownsville, Texas where it was to be salvaged. Instead it sank on our door step.

Today the Hydro Atlantic is considered to be one of the 10 best dives in the United States. Lying in 172 feet of water, the 320 foot long freighter is a real wreck, not a diver prepared, artificial reef wreck. A huge crane stands mid ship, with one of the ships main anchors at its base. The winch is still on the bow and the engine is still in the engine room. This is a real wreck!

Tour the deck at 145 feet and enjoy the forest of soft coral that decorates the wreck. Perch on the bow with clouds of bait fish. Dive the Hydro Atlantic once and you will leave wanting to return again and again.

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