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City of Washington

City of Washington

Florida, United States

Depth
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10m

Visibility
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Entry
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Experience Level

Beginner


About City of Washington

City of Washington In 25 feet of water east of Key Largo, the remains of the City of Washington lie on Elbow Reef. On July 10, 1917 the tugboat Luchenbach #4 towing the City of Washington and the Seneca ran aground on Elbow Reef. The wreck site of the City of Washington is 325 feet long and contains mostly the lower bilge section of the steel hull. The hull structure can be followed for most of its contour, although several huge gaps are present. The bow section is badly damaged. While the site is concentrated, scattered features extend 140 feet from the main axis of the ship

City of Washington Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

10m

Visibility Range

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21%

O2
Marine Life

  • Moray Eels
  • Nurse Sharks
  • Yellowtail Snapper
  • Blue Tangs
  • Midnight Parrotfish
  • Sergeant Majors
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