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Tarpon Wreck

Tarpon Wreck

Florida, United States

Depth
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27m

Visibility
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12m - 36m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced


About Tarpon Wreck

Also known as Naugatuck, The SS Tarpon served as a steam Passanger Freighter in 1887. In 1902 she was sold to Pensacola we she served transporting cargo. She sank in 1937 when she capsized due to a overload in cargo. Today she has healthy coral growth and home to a wide variety of marine life.

Tarpon Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

27m

Visibility Range

12m 36m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 38%

O2
Marine Life

  • Amber Jacks
  • Spade Fish
  • Angel Fish
  • Grunts
  • Snappers
  • Moray Eels
  • Various
  • Spiny Lobsters
  • Groupers
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