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M/V Spirit of Norfolk

Okaloosa County, Florida, United States

M/V Spirit of Norfolk is a steel vessel 188' documented in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission artificial-reef inventory off Okaloosa County. The deployment rests in approximately 128 feet of water and provides about 51 feet of relief.

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Historic Photograph

The original passenger vessel Spirit of Norfolk during a U.S. Coast Guard training demonstration in Chesapeake Bay in 2015.
A Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team member boards the original Spirit of Norfolk during a 2015 training demonstration.U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class David Weydert · Public domain — U.S. federal government workSource ↗
WaterMarine
AccessBoat dive
ExperienceAdvanced recreational; deep-diving training recommended
Maximum depth128 ft / 39 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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Photographs

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Dive videos

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Published reference location

Location map

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Published reference coordinates30.13235, -86.66147
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

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Depth readings

Connected artificial-reef collection

Deployment history

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Why divers know this place

Highlights

Steel vessel 188'; approximately 51 feet of vertical relief.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Public coordinates are from the official FWC artificial-reef inventory. Confirm current charts, notices, site condition, weather, and local operator guidance before departure. No current charter connection is implied.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Depth and limited no-decompression time, current, changing visibility, boat traffic, entanglement, sharp or unstable structure, and overhead/penetration hazards.

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.