Location |
24º39.48 80º57.90
South of Coffins Reef, 1 mile S-SW of Marker 20; 5 miles SE offshore
of Marathon |
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Markers |
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Depth |
75'-120' |
Experience Level:
Advanced |
History |
The former USS Randolph was originally
built for the US Army as a cable laying boat. She also served FP&L
as a research ship to attract and study lightning. After sink at the
dock in Miami, she was purchase by a group of middle Keys divers,
prepped as an artificial reef and scuttled. see web sources for more |
Present Condition |
At 85 feet, her bow is dominated by a huge horizontal
reel, dropping over the stern of the vessel divers can examine huge
twin props. Large hatches off the main deck open into the engine
compartments where it is possible to descend into the hull to 110
feet. |
Sea-Life |
Sponges, coral, angelfish, jacks, pelagics. Large
jewfish. |
Risks
Warnings |
Advanced dive, currents |
Local Dive Shops |
Marathon - |
Web Sources |
The Wreck of the Thunderbolt |
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