Steel-hulled drydock section
Protected Area
Bay Point Shoal
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, seahorses, sea turtles and mantis shrimp - Steel-hulled drydock section offers some of Florida Springs's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 16-31°C, warmest June, July, August.
Diving the Steel-hulled drydock section in Florida Springs offers a different kind of wreck dive. It’s not a grand ship, but a substantial piece of industrial history, settled on the spring bed. You’ll weave through the various structural elements, beams, and plates that make up this large section, feeling the coolness of the spring water. Look closely and you’ll find plenty of freshwater critters – sunfish darting through openings, bass patrolling the shadows, and turtles often resting on the wreck’s flatter surfaces. It’s a compelling dive for those who appreciate wrecks with a story, offering a good hour of exploration without deep depths or strong currents.
Typical Steel-hulled drydock section Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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 Steel-hulled drydock section
Steel-hulled drydock section Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Steel-hulled drydock section, 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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