City Service Tanker
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, seahorses, sea turtles and mantis shrimp - City Service Tanker offers some of Florida Springs's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 16-31°C, warmest June, July, August.
The City Service Tanker, sunk in the murky depths of a Florida quarry, isn't your typical ocean wreck. Forget the sun-dappled reefs. Here, you're dropping into a freshwater world, often with limited visibility, which makes the massive tanker emerge from the gloom with a real sense of adventure. We love the way the light filters down, creating an almost ethereal glow around the superstructure. Penetration is the main draw here, and for suitably trained divers, exploring the engine room or the cargo holds is a genuinely thrilling experience. It’s a completely different vibe than a coral reef, with catfish and sunfish darting through the openings where grouper might patrol elsewhere. Our favourite tip? Go on a weekday morning; you’ll have the place largely to yourself, allowing that quiet contemplation of this relic. It’s definitely one for the wreck lovers who appreciate a bit of a challenge and a unique freshwater perspective.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for City Service Tanker
City Service Tanker Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for City Service Tanker, sourced from Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
26°C
78°F · Range: 19.7–27.7°C
Air Temperature
22°C
72°F
Current Speed
2 cm/s
Direction: S (180°)
Salinity
32.94 PSU
Wind Speed
4.3 m/s
8.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.6 hPa
Based on 1 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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