Republic Wreck

Florida, United States

Depth

12m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Republic Wreck

Florida, United States

Depth

12m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Republic Wreck

The Republic was built in 1920 by the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp of Delaware. She was well known as the Liberty Minquas or Weweantic. In 1923 she was sold and renamed the Republic. In February 1942, the Republic was enroute to Houston when two torpedos from a nearby German U 504 Submarine struck her on her port side. The explosions ripped holes in her hull and damaged her engines. Several crew members died and their bodies was recovered after washing ashore. The rest of the survivors rowed ashore in a lifeboat. After the attack, she drifted off and grounded close to Hobe sound before she finally sank. The same German Submarine that sank the Republic, sank in 1943 on the Spanish Coast.

Republic Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

12m

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O₂

CNS Load (45 min)

8% at 10m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Amber Jacks
Groupers
Jew Fish
Snappers
Various

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Dive Site Hazards

Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.
Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.
Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

Deceptive Entry Openings — Openings may become restrictive inside due to angle, collapse, or corrosion.

Surge-Induced Internal Silt Shift — Internal surge can move silt and debris without direct contact.

Partial Overhead Environment — Many wrecks limit direct ascent even without full penetration.

Fine Rust Particle Silt-Out — Disturbed rust particles can rapidly reduce visibility.

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