Key West Diving Archive
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Vandenberg Pics
Posted on September 7, 2010 | No CommentsCurrent on the Vandenberg was strong today, so for freediving it was a quick drift and that was it, all over in a minute. Here are a few pictures from today. -
The Vandenberg, 6 Mos. Later
Posted on December 9, 2009 | No CommentsIt’s been just over six months since the USS Vandenberg was sunk. Our artificial reef is coming along nicely- not everything is stark white any more, but covered in growth at this point. We were out snorkeling and freediving recently, and the vis was about... -
Freediving the Vandenberg
Posted on June 7, 2009 | No CommentsAfter all those months of anticipation for the Vandenberg sinking, we finally got to dive it last week. Freediving the Vandenberg is definitely the ultimate wreck experience for freedivers. When the vis is good, you can see the Vandenberg from the boat! That’s because the... -
First to Dive the Vandenberg
Posted on May 31, 2009 | No CommentsA spearfishing friend of ours who works for FWC was among the first to dive the Vandenberg, the day after the sinking. He took some amazing pictures, so here they are. The satellite dish did come loose in the sinking process, but not totally loose.... -
USS Vandenberg Artifical Reef
Posted on May 16, 2009 | No CommentsThis is big, really big. A 528 foot ship will be sunk south of the Cayman Wreck this month, to become the world’s second largest artificial reef. It’s the former troup transport ship from World War II, the USS Vandenberg. Everyone is excited, and here... -
Vandenberg Sink Date!
Posted on May 15, 2009 | No CommentsThe Vandenberg sink date is May 27. That’s a Wednesday, just four days before the June 1 deadline, or the start of hurricane season. We are so excited, and plan on going out to see it happen. We know that there will be a perimeter... -
Ten Fathom Bar
Posted on April 12, 2009 | No CommentsTen Fathom Bar is very popular spot for scuba divers, but it’s great for Key West snorkeling too. Especially if you can dive down. The visibility is usually pretty good, and the shallow end of the Ten Fathom Bar is only about 35 feet deep. ... -
Key West Vis Report
Posted on March 29, 2009 | No CommentsMarch is windy in Key West. Winds probably average almost 20 knots some weeks and you have to be hale and hardy to get out on the water. We’ve had our share of seasick visitors on the boat this month and we’re ready for calmer...
