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City of Washington (Wreck)

The City of Washington, sitting upright in just 9 metres of water, is easily one of our favourite Keys wreck dives for new divers. It’s a genuine piece of history, a steamship that went down in 1917, and the shallow depth means you can spend ages exploring without watching your bottom time tick away. We love how the light plays off the huge steam engine and boilers, still largely intact, creating these dramatic shafts through the water. You can swim through some of the open cargo holds, seeing how the structure has completely transformed into an artificial reef. Schools of grunt and snapper are usually milling about, and we often spot a green moray or two tucked into the crevices. It’s perfect for photographers wanting to practice their wreck shots or anyone keen on a relaxed, historical dive without the added challenge of depth or strong currents. For the best visibility, we’d suggest an early morning dive before boat traffic stirs things up too much.