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1. Sebastian Bridge
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27-51.696 - 80-26.881
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Sebastian Bridge, North Parking Lot. (407)-984-4852
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Sebastian South Beach. Reef close and shallow 3-6' on 1st, 200 yards out 2nd
is 20'
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2. Sebastian Inlet Bridge - South End
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Beach access
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1. Entrance To Park
- 0.3 mi south of the center of the bridge
2. Beach Access
- 0.5 mi - 1st beach Access
3. Big Beach Access
- 0.6 mi - North Entrance, Facilities and Parking
4. Big Beach Access
- 0.7 mi - South Entrance, Facilities and Parking
5. Beach Access
- 1.1 mi - Beach Access - Pines Wreck
6. Beach Access
- 1.3 mi - Beach Access, last without Trespassing Signs
Beach Dive - 3 rd reef, not much relief, went south towards the museum.
Dive Trip Report
15-May-99
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Irishman at 10'
- note the typical beach dive visibilite!!
7. Beach Access - No Trespassing Sign on Gate
- 1.5 mi. Parking available on the East by the river
8. Beach Access - No Trespassing Sign on Gate
, Ranger's House # 13190 is next to this entrance
9. Museum - 2 mi from bridge!
Map
showing presumed location of cannon etc on the reefs off of the Museum and
Kip's house.
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3. Monster Hole
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W80-26.881 - N27-51.696
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Sebastian Inlet State Park
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Plenty of parking with facilities in Sebastian Park. The hole is 35 yards SE of
end of South Jetty. It's 20 feet deep at the edge to 30 feet deep at the
middle. Big lobster found here. Best to dive at slack tide due to the currents
going into or out of the inlet
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4. Pines Wreck
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0.7 mi south of bridge at Sebastian Inlet.
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6.2 mi N of CR 510, 1.1 mi S of center of Sebastian Bridge
Look for a small gravel parking area on the east side of the road. There will
be a narrow path to the beach. Reef is 300 feet off the beach. 1715 coins and
artifacts can be found here from the La Capitana wreck just to the south.
0.7 mi south of south end of Sebastian Bridge, pathway to beach, 55 gal drum at
edge of sand, in front of burm find coins and artifacts!
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5. La Capitana
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N27-50.058 - W80-26.046
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North of McLarty Museum!
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1715 Plate Fleet. Just north of McLarty Museum
There is a path to the beach. Presently it is being used by heavy equipment for
a beach renourishment project.
1st reef is 20 feet from the beach in 3 to 6 feet of water and goes out to a
depth of 20 feet. 2nd reef is 200 feet off the beach in 10 to 20 feet of water.
La Capitana & Nuestra Seņora de la Regla [ Our Lady of the Period ] also known
as the Cabin Wreck!
El Captana Wreck
via trails north of Museum. 1st reef 20' from beach 3-6' and goes out to
depth of 20'
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6. Cabin Wreck
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N27-49.800 - W80-25.549
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North end of McLarty Museums wall of rocks
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5.0 mi N of CR 510
1715 Plate Fleet.
Possibly the
Nuestra Seņora de la Regla [ Our Lady of the Period ]
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Five cannons
in 5 to 7 feet of water, off north end of McLarty Museums wall of rocks.
2 anchors
in 8 feet, 200 feet off the beach from the south end of the wall of rocks.
One cannon
on first reef, 150 feet off the beach, from just north of the cabin to 75
yards north of it.
Eleven cannons
on the 2nd reef, west side of reef, 300 feet from the beach, seaward of the
cabin.
Ballast pile and cannon
on the 3rd reef off the cabin.
Main pile
covers over an acre, 900 feet off the beach in 21 feet of water about 1200
feet south of the museum.
Most treasure
has been found between the 1st and 2nd reefs. Lots of
silver coins
found beyond the 3rd reef. The McLarty Museum is on the site of the original
camp of the survivors of the wreck and was used as a salvage camp for 5 years.
It's well worth the $1.00 fee to see the displays and a short video.
There is no beach access at the museum.
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7. Green Cabin Wreck
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27-45.28 - 80-??
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GCB Green Cabin Wrk
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1618 / 1715 Santo Cristo De San Roman
- Cabin Wreck. McLarty Museum is 500 yards N of Kip's cabin.
ACCESS - Ambersand Parking Area
, walk N 1200 yards to Kip's Cabin. 400 yards further N is the Museum - it's a
long walk!!
Dive Trip Report 15-May-99
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8. Beach Access Empty Lot
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27-49.43 - 80-25.55
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Between McLarty Museum and Ambersand Park
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2.4 mi S of center of Sebastian Bridge
Between McLarty Museum and Ambersand Park is an
empty lot
that has access from A1A to the ocean. There are two No Trespassing signs.
There is no house, just a garage. This opens to a spot a few hundred feet
south of Kip's House - noted in all the wreck books and above.
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9. Ambersand Park
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N27-49.375 - W80-25.716
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2.9 mi south of Sebastian Inlet bridge
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Pre and Post Hurricane Pictures of
Ambersand Beach Access
3.4 mi N of CR 510, 2.9 mi S of center of Sebastian Bridge
2.9 mi south of the Sebastian Inlet bridge, located on the first curve of A1A,
south of the museum. Park is open from 7AM to 7PM. Limited parking, no
lifeguard. This is a worm reef about 50 feet off the beach. 1715 coins and
artifacts can be found from here, north to the museum. Small turn in place.
Indian River County Access. Close reef, shallow, goes to depth of 20', Closest
access to Green House Wreck. It's 1200 yards N to Kip's Cabin, McLarty is
another 400 yards.
Dive Trip Report:
30-July-99
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10. Treasure Shore Park
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N27-47.981 - W80-25.032
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4.7 mi S Sebastian Inlet bridge
Lifeguard 772-581-4997
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Pre and Post Hurricane Pictures of
Treasure Shores Park
4.7 mi south of Sebastian Inlet bridge
Plenty of
parking, facilities, showers and lifeguard
. Open from 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Both the Cannon and Anchor
wrecks are located in or near the park. There are
3 distinct reefs
here, the first is 100 feet off the beach and is mostly covered over by sand,
the 2nd is 300 feet off the beach and the 3rd is about 500 feet off the beach
in 15 to 20 feet of water.
Dive Trip Report
30-July-99
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11. Cannon Wreck
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N27-48.199 - W80-24.699
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Treasure Shores Beach Park northward
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2.7 mi N of CR 510
This is possibly a
British pirate ship
that was caught and sank by the Spaniards while trying to salvage the
1715 Plate Fleet
Anchor wreck site.This could be the "Mariagalante". The site is
widely scattered from Treasure Shores Beach Park northward for nearly 1000
feet, lying 100 to 400 feet off the beach. Intermingled on this site is the
wreckage of an
1890 merchant ship
carrying slag iron.
From the beach walkover, go north 300 yards, the wreck is 700 feet out in 15'
of water.
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12. Anchor Wreck
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N27-48.199 - W80-24.699
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At Treasure Shores Beach Park
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3.4 mi N of CR 510
1715 Plate Fleet
. Park at Ambersand Beach Access Park on the east side of A1A. The main
ballast pile is located about 600 feet south of the lifeguard stand, due east
of a huge driftwood log. It is about 300 feet off the beach on the second reef.
It may be the Roberts??
Alternate description: From Ambersand (see above) walk 1,500 paces to the
south!
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13. Pirate Ship
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South of Treasure Shores Beach Park
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We heard about this one from a lifeguard and from seeing Mel's ship on it.
Several hundred feet south of Treasure Shores park is a dirt road going to the
ocean. Take it to the ocean, park and dive!
Patti's Dive Trip Report:
07-Aug-99
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Dive Trip Report:
14-Aug-99
where we saw a big anchor!
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14. Golden Sand Park
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N27-46.962 - W80-24.458
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6.0 mi S of Sebastian Inlet
LIfeguard (561 / 772??) 388-5483
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Pre and Post Hurricane Pictures of
Golden Sands Park
6.0 mi south of Sebastian Inlet bridge
Look for the entrance on the east side of the road. Plenty of parking,
facilities and lifeguard. The reef is visible from shore on
days with fair visibility The reef is in 10 to 20 feet of water, 100 feet off
the beach. Not much to see, lots of small crevices.
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15. Robert Wreck
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N27-47.451 to N27-46.708
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North of the lifeguard stand
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0.3 mi north of CR 510
1810 Wreck
. The Robert lies north of the lifeguard stand about 800 feet and 400 feet off
the beach on the 2nd reef. Spanish "pillar" dollars are found here
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16. Spring of Whitby Wreck
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N27-47.479 - W80-23.629
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0.3 mi N of CR 510
1810 Wreck
. The Whitby is located within the Robert boundaries and they are strewn
together. "Pillar" dollars are found here too.
From CR 510 and the beach, walk north 500 yards, State Beach Marker #5, 200'
out is the Spring of Whitby - suppose to be good beach metal detecting!! There
are 4 cannon out past the 1st reef, two anchors out past the next reef with the
wreck in an 18' hole in the reef!
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17. Wabasso Park
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N27-45.858 - W80-23.840
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7.3 mi S of Sebastian Inlet at SR 510 and A1A.
LIfeguard 772-581-4998
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Pre and Post Hurricane Pictures of
Wabasso, just north of Disney
7.3 mi south of Sebastian Inlet bridge
At the intersection of SR 510 and A1A. Open 9:00am to 5:00 p.m.
Good parking, facilities, food, drink and easy access. Lots of stairs. 1st reef
is 100 feet off the beach, 2nd reef is 300 feet off the beach and the 3rd reef
is 600 feet off the beach with a sharp slope on the far side. Depths range from
6 feet on the first reef to 20 feet on the 3rd reef. Lots of ledges and big
lobster.
Almoranta is at the south end of Wabasso Beach!
My Dive Trip Report
17-Jul-99,
1st reef, lots of crevice's, no bugs, flat reef for the next 100's of feet out!
Were told later, we needed to go out further. Went South towards Disney.
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18. Green Cabin Wreck
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N27-45.280 to N27-44.247
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1/2 mile south of Wabasso Park
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0.9 mi S of CR 510, 8.3 mi S of center of Sebastian Bridge
1618 Wreck the San Martin.
Main ballast pile is south of Wabasso Park about half a mile, directly east of
the new Disney Vero Beach Resort about 500 feet off the beach. A mix of 1618
and 1715 coins and artifacts are found here.
Look for several cut off upright planted telephone poles blocking car access.
Park in the grass. It's about a 100 yard walk to the beach - long walk! About
the 3rd reef out has some pretty ledges!
The wreck is 600 yards S of the Wabasso beach and 500 to
1500' out in 8-20' depth. No gold is expected on this wreck! There's 5 10'
cannon and some hull structure! But, just a few hundred yards to the S is the
Nuestra Seņora de la Regla [ Our Lady of the Period ] with possible treasure!
My Dive Trip Report
10-July-99
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28-July-99
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29-July-99
About the 4th reef, had lots of relief, we went north. Great Dive location,
long
walk from car!
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19. Sea Grape Beach
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1.6 mi south of SR510
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Pre and Post Hurricane Pictures of
Sea Grape Park Beach Access
1.6 mi south of SR510 or 6.5 mi north of SR 60 at Bay Leaf Condo, 8.9 mi S of
center of Sebastian Bridge.
Look for a small, brown beach access sign on the west side of the road at the
entrance. Limited parking, no facilities. Reef is 100 feet of the beach with
shallow, small ledges.
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20. Turtle Trail
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2.4 mi south of SR 510
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Pre and Post Hurricane Pictures of
Turtle Trail Park Beach Access
2.4 mi south of SR 510 or 5.8 mi north of RT 60, 9.8 mi S of center of
Sebastian Bridge.
Again look for the small, brown beach access sign on the west side at the
entrance. Limited parking, no facilities. Reef is 50 feet of the beach with low
lying ledges.
Dive Trip Report
24-July-99
- 4th reef, lots of releaf, lots of grass!!
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21. Corrigans Wreck
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N27-43.800 - W80-23.799
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1.5 to 2.2 mi S of CR 510
1715 Plate Fleet
, possibly the Santo Cristo de San Roman. Use either the Sea Grape or Turtle
Trail accesses. The wreck is strewn over an immense area between the accesses
and to the north and south of it. The most ballast stones seem to be east of
the Turtle Trail access about 400 feet off the beach.
This was the Nuestra Seņora de la Regla [ Our Lady of the Period ]- lots of
gold and silver!
Dive Trip Report
24-July-99
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22. Tracking Station
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6.4 mi south of SR 510
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Pre and Post Hurricane Pictures of
Tracking Station and FITs Facility
6.4 mi south of SR 510 or 1.8 mi north of RT 60.
Good parking, facilities and lifeguard. Reef (scrub reef) 100 feet off the
beach, 15 to 20 feet deep. 2nd reef (better reef) 200 feet off the beach, well
defined ledges, plenty of lobster. To the south, in front of the tracking
station is a 5" phone cable to Puerto Rico.
Dive Trip Report
21-Aug-99
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03-June-2001
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23. Vero Beach Inn and Pier
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1.5 mi north of SR 60.
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Pre and Post Hurricane Pictures of
Vero Beach Inn and Condos to the south
Private beach with a pier to the north. Reef is 150 feet off the beach with
nice ledges.
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24. Jaycee and Conn Beach
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1 mile north of SR 60.
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Pre and Post Hurricane Pictures of
Jay Cee Park in Vero
1 mile north of SR 60.
Large public beach in Vero, with facilities at the north end. Reef 100 feet
off the beach, low ledges. 150 to 300 feet off the beach, big swim through.
South end has sloping slabs in 5 to 20 feet of depth.
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25. Breconshire (Boiler) Wreck
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Vero - East end of RT 60
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Pre and Post Hurricane Pictures of
Rt 60 Vero - The Boiler Wreck
East end of RT 60.
450 feet off the beach is a large boiler and the remains of a
200 foot long steel ship
that went down on April 30th, 1894. It's visible from shore. She rests in 15
to 20 feet of water between the 3rd and 4th reefs. Her twisted remains are
covered with marine growth. Good lobstering and spear fishing here. Bigger
ledges, up to 20', are found east of Holiday Inn.
Patti's Dive Trip Report:
07-Aug-99
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Dive Trip Report:
14-Aug-99
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15-July-2000
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17-June-2001
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26. Humiston Park
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From east end of RT 60, 4 blocks S on Ocean Drive
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Pre and Post Hurricane Pictures of
Humiston Park, just south of RT 60 in Vero
From the east end of RT 60, go 4 blocks south on Ocean Drive.
Good parking, facilities and lifeguards
. There are 5 reef lines, the 1st lying 100 feet off the beach and the 4th 400
feet off the beach. Lots of lobster and fish, good diving. First reef in 20'.
Dive Trip Report:
23-July-2000
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27. Flamevine
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From east end of RT 60, 5 blocks S on Ocean Drive
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From the east end of RT 60, go 5 blocks south on Ocean Drive.
Public drive around,
no facilities
. 2 major reefs are 150 feet off the beach. 2nd has 2 to 9 feet tall ledges.
3rd reef is 300 feet off the beach with huge ledge openings. Good lobstering.
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28. Rio Mar Wreck
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N27-36.300 - W80-20.899
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2.7 mi south of SR 60, turn left on Rio Mar Dr.
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Pre and Post Hurricane Pictures of
Rio Mar Park and Road just north
9.1 mi S of CR 510.
2.7 mi south of SR 60, turn left on Rio Mar Dr. Alternate directions: 8
blocks south of RT 60 on Ocean Drive.
1715 Plate Fleet
, possibly the
Nuestra Senora del Carmen
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No facilities, 4 parking spots
. Huge worm reef 50 feet off the beach, sticks out of the water at low tide and
goes out 200 feet. Just walk south 1200 feet, in front of the golf course is
the main part of the wreck site. The reef was close to shore -
watch for holes
in the reef while walking out and back in!
Dive Trip Report
21-Aug-99
Picture:
Florida Redneck
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17-June-2001
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29. Cove Reef
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From SR 60, S to 17th St. Turn left to the beach
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From SR 60, go south to 17th St. Turn left to the beach.
The
reef is a long way out
, 400 yards, due to the cove. There are ledges 15 to 20 feet high here. Great
spearfishing, but a boat would be helpful.
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30. South Beach
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End of 17th St Cswy
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Pre and Post Hurricane Pictures of
South Beach Park, just south of Rio Mar.
End of 17th St Cswy - Very nice park with showers and good parking.
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31. La Holandesa
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11.2 mi S of CR 510.
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32. Sandy Point Wreck
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N27-35.599 - W80-19.650
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14.7 mi S of CR 510. No public accesses or parking.
1715 Plate Fleet
. No public accesses or parking. A boat would be a good idea here too. The
reef is 250 feet off the beach from the Moorings water tower in 10 to 20 feet
of water. Cannons can be seen and excellent for spearfishing and lobstering.
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33. Round Island Beach
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5 mi south of the 17th St. Bridge
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Pre and Post Hurricane Pictures of
Round Island Park
5.5 mi south of the 17th St. bridge or 8 mi north of the North Beach Causeway.
Look for the entrance sign on the east side of the road.
Plenty of parking
and easy access. Reef is 150 feet off the beach in 15 feet of water. Lots of
tropicals and a few lobster.
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34. The Pines
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7 mi south of the 17th St. Bridge
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7 mi south of the 17th St. bridge or 6.7 mi north of the North Beach Causeway
or 3/4 mile north of the Bryn-Mawr Camp Ground. Be careful of the sugar sand.
Look closely for a small gravel drive through in a large cluster of pine trees.
Walk 300 feet north for easy entry to close in reef section. Reef is 200 feet
off the beach in 10 to 20 feet of water. This is one of the
better sites
for spearfishing and lobstering.
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35. Round Island Oceanfront Park (New)
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Couple miles north of Pepper Park
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New Park,
very nice facilities. Multiple shower heads between the beach and
parkng lot, new tables, short walk to the water, lifeguards. Rest rooms are a
slight walk from the showeres! Reef line is marginal -
Dive Trip Report
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36. Paddle Wheeler Wreck
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8.5 mi south of the 17th St. Bridge
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8.5 mi south of the 17th St. bridge or 4.9 mi north of the North Beach Causeway
or .9 mi south of Bryn Mawr Camp Ground. The remains of a
Civil War era paddle-wheeler
lie 300 feet off the beach in 15 to 20 feet of water. She rests on clean sand
and on calm days, can be seen from shore. The ribs and boiler are still
somewhat intact and there are lots of tropicals.
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37. Wedge Wreck,
Including the
URCA
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1/4 mile north of Pepper Park
N27 30.264 W80 17.995
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18.9 south of CR 510 - Stella
19.0 south of CR 510 - "Indian War Gold"
19.4 south of CR 510 - Urca de Lima
1715 Plate Fleet
, possibly the
URCA
de Lima
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14.5 mi south of SR60 or about 1/4 mile north of Pepper Park, directly
across from Bauman Apartments.
The access is private!
. There is a water spiqot and sower at the far east end of the field and a
boardwalk going down to the beach! The wreck is marked by an anchor bouy
about 300 feet off the beach in 10 to 15 feet of water. Several cannons are
found here and a plaque commemorating the disaster is found on the mooring
anchor. Ballast stones are scattered all around and many tropicals make their
home here. If you look closely, you can make out the grain of the wood timbers
and planks in the bottom. She carried a cargo of silver wedges and dry goods.
Due to her reinforced hull, she did not sink in the hurricane, but was later
burned to the water line to protect the location from marauding British
pirates.
Dive Trip Report:
19-June-1999
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Em's Report
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11-Sept-1999
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25-June-2000
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09-June-2001
Pepper Park & Urca de Lima
Map
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38. Pepper Park
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15 m S of SR 60 (772) 462-1988 or (772) 462- 2355 ** Note new area code. THESE
PHONE NUMBER ARE OUT PER THE HURRICANES OF 2004.
(772)-229-2850 will get an anwer and can get conditions via radio.
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14-Feb-2005 Pepper Park IS OPEN with Life Guards.
Pre and Post Hurricane Pictures of
Pepper Park, Ft. Pierce
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Ocean View Estates and Beaches Going north
15 mi south of SR 60 or 2 mi north of Ft. Pierce Inlet.
Vero / Ft. Pierce Beech Pepper Park (
Map 156k
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Life Guard Station (772) 462-1988 or (772) 462- 2355 (radio-phone).
Lots of parking, facilities, tables, pavilions, showers and easy access.
The 1st and 2nd reefs are less than 300 feet off the beach. 3rd and 4th reefs
are about 500 feet off the beach in 10 to 20 feet of water. Good lobstering,
but spearfishing is prohibited. Ask the lifeguard, he'll sometimes allow a pole
spear.
Dive Trip Reports:
26-Apr-1998
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19-July-1998
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26-Jul-1998
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18-April-1999
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Neptunes Trip Report
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11-Sept-1999
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25-June-2000
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09-July-2000
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15-July-2000
Good hunting for bugs was found kayaking about 1 mile North East of the
lifeguard stand - 15' of water!
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39. Inlet Park
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The north point of Ft. Pierce Inlet
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The north point of Ft. Pierce Inlet.
Lots of parking and facilities, small entry fee
. The reef is 200 feet off the beach in 15 to 30 feet of water. Lots of high
profile ledges and rocks. Great lobstering and tropicals. Lots of tropicals
make their home in the rocks of the north jetty, too. The remains of a small
fishing boat are found 1/4 mile north of the inlet in 15 feet of water.
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40. Kimberly Bergallis Park
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1 1/2 mi south of Ft. Pierce Inlet
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1 1/2 mi south of Ft. Pierce Inlet.
Look for the large water tank.
1st reef
is in 15 to 20 feet of water about 300 feet off the beach.
2nd reef
is in 25 to 30 feet of water about 500 feet off the beach and the 3rd reef is
in 55 to 60 feet of water about 800 feet off the beach. Good spearfishing, good
lobstering early in the season.
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41. Douglas Beach Wreck
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N27-25.299 - W80-16.500
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2.8 mi south of the Ft. Pierce Inlet.
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2.8 mi south of the Ft. Pierce Inlet.
1715 Plate Fleet
, possibly the
Nuestra Senora de la Nieves
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Also known as the
Gold Wreck
. It is the southernmost known site of the 1715 fleet. The main ballast pile is
located directly east of Frederick Douglas Memorial Beach. The wreck is
scattered between State Beach Marker "A" and "L". The
ballast pile is 300 feet off the beach in 15 feet of water. Just north, about
.3 mile is Green Turtle Beach, which is at the center of the wreck site. Use
either access.
John Brooks Park / Green Turtle Beach - this is the center of where material
was found! 0.3 mi S of Green Turtle is Frederich Douglass Memorial Beach.
This is the S end of the wreck. Ballast pile offshore.
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42. North Power Plant
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? mi south of the Ft. Pierce Inlet.
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From Middle Cover Park, coins from the mid 1600's were found!
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43. Power Plant Wreck
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N27-21.199 W80-13.650
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About 4 mi south of the Ft. Pierce Inlet
Unknown ship, unknown date, the remains of a Spanish ship are found here in 15
to 30 feet of water about 300 feet off the beach. Use the South Beach Rocks
access. Beware of the water intakes of the power plant. Treacherous currents,
advanced divers.
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44. South Beach Rocks
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First turnoff S of St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant.
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The first turnoff south of the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant. Great
spearfishing and tropicals. Many barracuda are sighted here. Reef is about 300
feet off the beach in 10 to 18 feet of water. Due to treacherous currents, this
should be considered an advanced dive.
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45. Walton Rocks
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5 mi N of North Jensen Beach Causeway
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11 mi south of Sea Way Dr. or 5 mi north of North Jensen Beach Causeway.
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46. House of Refuge
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At the south end of Hutchinson Island
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Located at the south end of Hutchinson Island, this is an old lifesaving
station, now a museum. They now raise and release sea turtles and have a nice
display of local history. 300 feet off the beach at the south end of the
concrete wall are the remains of an old schooner. Sand dollars are found in the
sand inland of the schooner.
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47. Bathtub Reef
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From A1A on the south end of Hutchinson Island
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Pre Hurricane Pictures of
Bath Tub Reef
From A1A on the south end of Hutchinson Island, go south on MacArthur Blvd. To
the public beach at the end of the road. Great for snorkeling, best diving is
at high tide on the shallow reefs 100 to 300 feet off the beach.
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48. North Jetty Reef
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From the end of the north jetty of St. Lucie Inlet, drift north with the
current over the 2nd and 3rd reefs in 4 to 20 feet of water. You'll see large
snook hiding under the ledges and early in the season, nice lobster and a few
stone crabs hide here too. Be sure to float a dive flag and have all your
permits in order, though. Florida Marine Patrol work this area very well.
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