This dive site features the Mercy Jesus, a 100-foot freighter resting at a depth of approximately 70 feet. The wreck is upright and oriented with its bow pointing Southeast by South East (SSE). It’s located as the northernmost wreck within the Wreck Trek – a line of five wrecks positioned in a north-south sequence, all reachable by swimming. This area presents an interesting dive experience for those seeking to explore historical shipwrecks.
Mercy Jesus
Northernmost freighter wreck on Florida's popular Wreck Trek.
Boat Access
19m Avg Depth
21m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Southern Stingray
Snapper
White Grunt
Nurse Shark
Goliath Grouper
Atlantic Spadefish
Snowflake Moray
Barracuda
French Angelfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Depth to 21m and potential currents require good buoyancy.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Moderate
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