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OceanShipwreckArtificial ReefUnverified

NBM Dive Site Resource

Amesbury

Key West, Florida, United States

NOAA Florida Keys Shipwreck Trail artificial reef west of Key West in shallow water.

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Historic Photograph

Historic U.S. Navy photograph of USS Amesbury fitting out at the Bethlehem Hingham Shipyard in 1943.
USS Amesbury fitting out at Hingham, Massachusetts, on 6 July 1943.U.S. Navy / Naval History and Heritage Command · Public domain — U.S. federal government workSource ↗
WaterMarine
AccessBoat dive
ExperienceBeginner recreational
Maximum depthLess than 30 ft / 9 m
Best seasonYear-round; weather dependent
VisibilityVisibility varies

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
Dive Photograph PlaceholderDive-site photograph pending

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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
Dive-site video pending
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Dive-site video pending

Published reference location

Location map

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Published reference coordinates24.62328, -81.98187
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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Diver field observation

Report temperatures

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Depth readings

Connected artificial-reef collection

Deployment history

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Why divers know this place

Highlights

Shallow artificial reef and historic wreck-trail site.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Approximately 5 miles west of Key West; use current NOAA mooring and local operator information.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Boat traffic, surge, current, sharp metal and marine-life contact.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.