The Benwood Wreck Suggest edit

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

10.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to SeptemberBest months

26.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

22.0–25.0 °CWater (winter)

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Overview

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The Benwood Wreck is a popular dive site located in the Florida Keys, known for its historical significance and marine life. The wreck is a former cargo ship that sank in 1942 and has since become an artificial reef, attracting a variety of fish and other marine organisms.

Divers can explore the remains of the ship, which are scattered over a sandy bottom. The wreck is home to numerous fish species, including snapper and grouper, and offers opportunities for underwater photography.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 22.0–25.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand wreck Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle for the wreck, macro for marine life

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