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Florida Keys Dive Site - The
Wreck Bibb
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Florida Keys Dive Site - The
Wreck Bibb
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0705-G1/Y/MSN3 |
| Location | 24 59.71
80 22.77 Approx. 6 nautical miles offshore, near Molasses Reef tower |
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| Markers | 2 buoys | ||
| Depth | Experience Level: Advanced | ||
| History | Built in 1937. She is 327 feet long, with a 41 foot beam. She served in patrols and convoy escort duties during WW II, and joined in the battle for Okinawa in 1945. The Bibb served in Vietnam but her real legacy, like the Duane, is the Bibb's record of heroic rescues, many conducted under the worst possible conditions. Sunk in 1987 as an artificial reef. | ||
| Present Condition | Lies on her side on a 130' bottom, good condition | ||
| Sea Life | barracuda, jewfish, cobia, turtles, amberjacks | ||
| Risks/ Warnings |
Strong current and depth, experienced dive master
recommended. Use buoy lines for ascent/descent due to ripping current. Penetration is not recommended due to the strong possibility of disorientation or entanglement from loose wiring. |
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| Local Dive Shops | Key Largo | ||
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This page last updated: 01/05/2008
