Tonawanda Wreck

Florida, United States

Depth

33m

Visibility

9m - 27m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About Tonawanda Wreck

The Tonawanda was built in Phillidelphia, 1863 and sold to the US Navy. She was converted into a Union Steamer and served in the navy under the name 'Arkansas' as a transport carrier and tug in the Western Gulf Blackade Squadron. In 1866 she got stranded on Grecian Shoals and eventually sank. Its a beautiful wreck dive covered in coral growth and abundant marine life. Currents can be strong due to the Gulfstream.

Tonawanda Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Drift, Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

33m

Visibility Range

9m – 27m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

21% – 33%

O₂

Marine Life

Snappers
Bait Fish
Jacks
Jew Fish
Various
Parrot Fish
Groupers

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