List of shipwrecks of Florida

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This is a list of shipwrecks located in, and off the coast of, Florida.

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Map of Florida, 1864

Bay County

ShipFlagSunk dateNotesCoordinates
USCS Belle Flag of the United States.svg  United States 1857A schooner that ran aground off St. Andrews Bay.
SS Tarpon Flag of the United States.svg  United States 30 August 1937A steamship that foundered off Panama City. 30°5′42.12″N85°56′33.3″W / 30.0950333°N 85.942583°W / 30.0950333; -85.942583 (SS Tarpon (shipwreck))
Vamar Flag of Panama.svg  Panama 19 March 1942An English ship that sank near Mexico Beach. 29°53′56″N85°27′48″W / 29.89889°N 85.46333°W / 29.89889; -85.46333 (Vamar Shipwreck Site)

Brevard County

ShipFlagSunk dateNotesCoordinates
Cities Services Empire 22 February 1942A tanker that was torpedoed by U-128 off Cape Canaveral in 240 fsw. [1] [2]
SS Ocean Venus 3 May 1942An Ocean ship that was torpedoed by U-564 12 nautical miles (22 km) East south east of Cape Canaveral, Florida 28°23′N80°21′W / 28.383°N 80.350°W / 28.383; -80.350

Broward County

ShipFlagSunk dateNotesCoordinates
SS Copenhagen Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 1900A steamship that crashed into a reef at Pompano Beach. [1] [3] 26°12′20″N80°05′06.46″W / 26.20556°N 80.0851278°W / 26.20556; -80.0851278 (SS Copenhagen (1898))
MV Mercedes I Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela 30 March 1985A merchant vessel that was scuttled as an artificial reef off Fort Lauderdale.

Charlotte County

ShipFlagSunk dateNotesCoordinates
USS Annie Flag of the United States Navy (1864-1959).svg  United States Navy 30 December 1864A schooner that sank near Charlotte Harbor.

Dixie County

ShipFlagSunk dateNotesCoordinates
City of Hawkinsville Flag of the United States.svg  United States 1922A paddle steamer that was abandoned in the Suwannee River. 29°36′26″N82°58′15″W / 29.60722°N 82.97083°W / 29.60722; -82.97083 (City of Hawkinsville)

Duval County

ShipFlagSunk dateNotesCoordinates
SS Gulfamerica Flag of the United States.svg  United States 11 April 1942A tanker torpedoed by U-123 off Jacksonville. 30°14′N81°18′W / 30.233°N 81.300°W / 30.233; -81.300 (SS Gulfamerica)
Maple Leaf Flag of the United States (1777-1795).svg  United States Navy 1 April 1864An American Civil War troopship that struck a naval mine near Jacksonville. [4] [5] 30°09′30″N81°41′12″W / 30.15833°N 81.68667°W / 30.15833; -81.68667 (Maple Leaf (ship))

Escambia County

ShipFlagSunk dateNotesCoordinates
USS Massachusetts (BB-2) Flag of the United States Navy (1864-1959).svg  United States Navy January 1921An Indiana-class battleship that was sunk as a target for shore batteries off Pensacola. 30°17′49″N87°18′41″W / 30.29694°N 87.31139°W / 30.29694; -87.31139 (USS Massachusetts (BB-2))
USS Oriskany (CV-34) Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg  United States Navy 17 May 2006An Essex-class aircraft carrier that was sunk as an artificial reef off Pensacola. 30°02′33″N87°00′23″W / 30.042500°N 87.006383°W / 30.042500; -87.006383 (USS Oriskany (CV-34))
USS Preble Flag of the United States (1777-1795).svg  United States Navy 27 April 1863A sloop-of-war that exploded off Pensacola.
San Juan Flag of Cross of Burgundy.svg  Spain 19 September 1559A Spanish galleon that was sunk by a hurricane. 30°20′N87°14′W / 30.34°N 87.23°W / 30.34; -87.23 (Emanuel Point Shipwreck Site)

Franklin County

ShipFlagSunk dateNotesCoordinates
Benjamin C. Cromwell Flag of the United States.svg  United States 1 August 1899An American schooner that was wrecked and beached in a hurricane on Dog Island.
Capitola 1 August 1899A steamship that was wrecked and beached in a hurricane on Dog Island.[ citation needed ]
Cortesia Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy 1 August 1899An Italian barque that was split in half and beached in a hurricane on Dog Island.[ citation needed ]
Elsbeth Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 1 August 1899A Norwegian barque that was wrecked and beached in a hurricane on Dog Island.[ citation needed ]
Empire Mica Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 29 June 1942A British cargo ship torpedoed and sunk by U-67 off the coast of Apalachicola [ citation needed ] 29°29′N85°17′W / 29.483°N 85.283°W / 29.483; -85.283 (Empire Mica)
HMS Fox (1799) Naval Ensign of Great Britain (1707-1800).svg  Royal Navy 1799A 14 gun schooner that was sunk off Dog Island.[ citation needed ]
Grace Andrews Flag of the United States.svg  United States 1 August 1899An American schooner that was wrecked and beached in a hurricane on Dog Island.
Hindoo Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 1 August 1899A Norwegian barque that was wrecked in a hurricane and beached on Dog Island.[ citation needed ]
Iola 1 August 1899A steamship that was wrecked and beached in a hurricane on Dog Island.[ citation needed ]
James A. Garfield Flag of the United States.svg  United States 1 August 1899An American barque that was wrecked and beached in a hurricane on Dog Island.
Jafnhar Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 1 August 1899A Norwegian barque that was wrecked in a hurricane and beached on Dog Island.
Latara Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 1 August 1899A Russian barque that was wrecked in a hurricane and beached on Dog Island.[ citation needed ]
Le Tigre 16 February 1766A merchant vessel that was stranded on Dog Island during a hurricane.[ citation needed ]
Mary E. Morse Flag of the United States.svg  United States 1 August 1899An American schooner was wrecked in a hurricane and beached on Dog Island.[ citation needed ]
Ranavola Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 1 August 1899A Norwegian barque that was destroyed in a hurricane at Dog Island.[ citation needed ]
Vale Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 1 August 1899A Norwegian barque that was wrecked and beached in a hurricane on Dog Island.[ citation needed ]
Warren Adams Flag of the United States.svg  United States 1 August 1899An American schooner that was wrecked and beached in a hurricane on Dog Island.[ citation needed ]
Vidette Flag of the United States.svg  United States 1 August 1899An American brigantine that was wrecked and beached in a hurricane on Dog Island.

Hillsborough County

ShipFlagSunk dateNotesCoordinates
USS Narcissus (1863) Flag of the United States (1777-1795).svg  United States Navy 4 January 1866A steamboat that sank off Egmont Key.

Indian River County

ShipFlagSunk dateNotesCoordinates
SS Breconshire (1883) Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom April 29, 1894A British steamship en route from New York City to Tampa that ran aground and sank a quarter mile off Vero Beach in 15 to 20 feet of water. [6] [7] 27°39′8.86″N80°21′3.5″W / 27.6524611°N 80.350972°W / 27.6524611; -80.350972 (SS Breconshire (1883))

Manatee County

ShipFlagSunk dateNotesCoordinates
Bessie WhitingJanuary 11, 1918A schooner that ran aground off Perico Island. [8]
Doc's BargeUnknownA barge that sunk in 65 feet of water roughly 18 miles from Longboat Pass. Little to nothing is known about the vessel. [9]
Fin BargeUnknownLittle to nothing is known about the vessel. It sank in 85 feet of water, 25 miles from shore [10]
Nohab (Lensahn III)Flag of Germany (1933-1935).svg  Germany 1934The former steam yacht of Friedrich Augustus II, Grand Duke of Oldenburg (1852-1931). In September 1926, while in Biscayne Bay, the ship was damaged by a hurricane and five of the seven crew died, including the captain. She was towed to the Port of Miami by tugs. In 1928, she was moved to Tampa Bay but she was not repaired and she sank in 1934. Her hulk was towed 15 nautical miles out to sea and abandoned to sink. The location of her wreck was forgotten and only rediscovered in 2007. [11] 27°26′45″N82°59′59″W / 27.44583°N 82.99972°W / 27.44583; -82.99972 (Nohab (Lensahn III))
SS Regina 1940A tanker that sank near Bradenton Beach. 27°28′08″N82°42′07″W / 27.46889°N 82.70194°W / 27.46889; -82.70194 (SS Regina (1904))

Martin County

ShipFlagSunk dateNotesCoordinates
Georges Valentine Flag of Italy (1861-1946).svg  Italy 16 October 1904A barquentine that sank in a storm off Hutchinson Island. 27°11′55.8″N80°9′49.8″W / 27.198833°N 80.163833°W / 27.198833; -80.163833 (Georges Valentine (shipwreck))
USS Muliphen (AKA-61) Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg  United States Navy 21 January 1989An Andromeda-class attack cargo ship that was sunk as an artificial reef off Stuart. 27°24.331′N80°00.337′W / 27.405517°N 80.005617°W / 27.405517; -80.005617 (USS Muliphen (AKA-61))
USS Rankin (AKA-103) Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg  United States Navy 24 July 1988A Tolland-class attack cargo ship that was sunk as a fishing and diving reef off Stuart.

Miami-Dade County

ShipFlagSunk dateNotesCoordinates
HMS Fowey (1744) Naval Ensign of Great Britain (1707-1800).svg  Royal Navy 26 June 1748A warship that struck a reef offshore from Biscayne Bay.
SS Arratoon Apcar Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 20 February 1878A freighter that struck the reef where the Fowey Rocks Lighthouse was under construction. 25°35′25″N80°05′48″W / 25.590283°N 80.096667°W / 25.590283; -80.096667 (SS Arratoon Apcar)
SS Bud Krohn Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 3 December 1989A Spanish cargo ship that was sunk as an artificial reef. [12]
Half Moon Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg  Germany 1930A German racing yacht that ended its life as a floating restaurant and dance hall off Miami, where it sank near Key Biscayne. 25°43′39″N80°8′4″W / 25.72750°N 80.13444°W / 25.72750; -80.13444 (Half Moon (shipwreck))
SV Ingrid Norge-Unionsflagg-1844.svg  Norway 18 April 1895A Norwegian (originally Canadian) barque carrying lumber on a trip from Pensacola to Rio de Janeiro that was wrecked on the Fowey Rocks. [13]
SS Potrero del Llano Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg  Mexico 14 May 1942An oil tanker that was torpedoed by U-564. 25°35′N80°06′W / 25.583°N 80.100°W / 25.583; -80.100 (SS Potrero del Llano)

Monroe County

ShipFlagSunk dateNotesCoordinates
Adelaide Baker A barque that ran aground on a reef off Duck Key. [1]
MV Adolphus Busch Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 24 September 1998A cargo ship that was sunk as an artificial reef off Looe Key. 24°31′51″N81°27′41″W / 24.5307°N 81.4615°W / 24.5307; -81.4615 (MV Adolphus Busch)
USS Alligator Flag of the United States (1777-1795).svg  United States Navy 23 November 1822A schooner that ran aground on Alligator Reef.
USS Amesbury (DE-66) Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg  United States Navy 1962A Buckley-class destroyer escort that sank under tow off Key West. [14]
Angustias Flag of Cross of Burgundy.svg  Spain 1733A ship in the 1733 Spanish Plate Fleet that was wrecked along the Florida Keys. 24°47.16′N80°51.31′W / 24.78600°N 80.85517°W / 24.78600; -80.85517 (Agustias)
Benwood Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 9 April 1942A cargo ship that collided with Robert C. Tuttle off Key Largo. [15]
USCGC Bibb (WPG-31) Flag of the United States Coast Guard.svg  United States Coast Guard 28 November 1987A Treasury-class cutter that was sunk as artificial reef off Key Largo. [4] 24°59.71′N80°22.77′W / 24.99517°N 80.37950°W / 24.99517; -80.37950 (USCGC Bibb (WPG-31))
Chavez Flag of Cross of Burgundy.svg  Spain 1733A ship in the 1733 Spanish Plate Fleet that was wrecked along the Florida Keys.
City of Washington Flag of the United States.svg  United States 10 July 1917A steamship that ran aground off Key Largo. [1] [16]
USS Coco Flag of the United States Navy (1864-1959).svg  United States Navy 9 September 1919A patrol vessel that was wrecked at Key West in the 1919 Florida Keys hurricane.
USS Curb (ARS-21) Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg  United States Navy 23 November 1983A Diver-class rescue and salvage ship that sank off Key West as an artificial reef in 185 fsw. [1] [14]
USCGC Duane (WPG-33) Flag of the United States Coast Guard.svg  United States Coast Guard 27 November 1987A Treasury-class cutter that was sunk as an artificial reef near Key Largo. [4] [14] 25°00′25.98″N80°20′47.22″W / 25.0072167°N 80.3464500°W / 25.0072167; -80.3464500 (USCGC Duane (WPG-33))
Eagle 19 December 1985A cargo ship that was sunk as an artificial reef off Florida Keys after heavy fire damage. 24°52′11″N80°34′13″W / 24.86972°N 80.57028°W / 24.86972; -80.57028 (Eagle (ship))
El Gallo Indiano Flag of Cross of Burgundy.svg  Spain 1733A ship in the 1733 Spanish Plate Fleet that was wrecked along the Florida Keys.
El Infante Flag of Cross of Burgundy.svg  Spain 1733A ship in the 1733 Spanish Plate Fleet that was wrecked along the Florida Keys.
El Rubi Flag of Cross of Burgundy.svg  Spain 1733A ship in the 1733 Spanish Plate Fleet that was wrecked along the Florida Keys.
USS Fred T. Berry (DD-858) Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg  United States Navy 14 May 1972A Gearing-class destroyer that was scuttled off Key West as an artificial reef. In 1973, the research submersible Johnson Sea Link became entangled in the wreckage, resulting in the deaths of two of its occupants. 24°27.8′N81°33.3′W / 24.4633°N 81.5550°W / 24.4633; -81.5550 (USS Fred T. Berry (DD-858))
Guerrero Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg  Spain 19 December 1827A Spanish-Cuban slave ship that wrecked on a reef in the Florida Keys after a running gun battle with a Royal Navy anti-slavery patrol ship.
USS Helena I Flag of the United States Navy (1864-1959).svg  United States Navy 11 September 1919A yacht that was wrecked off Key West in the 1919 Florida Keys hurricane.
Henrietta Marie Flag of England.svg  England 1700A slave ship sunk off Florida Keys.
Herrera Flag of Cross of Burgundy.svg  Spain 1733A ship in the 1733 Spanish Plate Fleet that was wrecked along the Florida Keys.
Isaac Allerton Flag of the United States.svg  United States 28 August 1856A merchant ship that sank in a hurricane off the Saddlebunch Keys.
USS Katherine K. Flag of the United States Navy (1864-1959).svg  United States Navy 10 September 1919A patrol vessel that was wrecked off Key West in the 1919 Florida Keys hurricane.
USS Kendrick (DD-612) Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg  United States Navy After 1966A Benson-class destroyer that was sunk off Key West in tests, in 320 fsw.
HMS Looe Naval Ensign of Great Britain (1707-1800).svg  Royal Navy 5 February 1744A frigate that ran aground off Big Pine Key during the War of Jenkins' Ear. 24°32′52″N81°24′19″W / 24.5477°N 81.4052°W / 24.5477; -81.4052 (HMS Looe)
Major General Wallace F. Randolph Flag of the United States.svg  United States 6 March 1986Renamed Thunderbolt. A mine planter that was sunk as an artificial reef off Marathon.
USS Morris Flag of the United States (1777-1795).svg  United States Navy 11 October 1846A schooner that was wrecked off Key West in a hurricane.
USS Nemes Flag of the United States Navy (1864-1959).svg  United States Navy 21 August 1917A patrol vessel that exploded off Key West.
Nuestra Señora de Atocha Flag of Cross of Burgundy.svg  Spain 6 September 1622A Spanish galleon that sank 40 miles (64 km) off the coast of Key West. The wreck was found on 20 July 1985 by treasure hunters, who soon began to raise $400 million in coins and silver.
Nuestra Señora del Populo Flag of Cross of Burgundy.svg  Spain 1733A ship in the 1733 Spanish Plate Fleet that was wrecked along the Florida Keys.
USS Patrol No. 1 Flag of the United States Navy (1864-1959).svg  United States Navy 10 September 1919A patrol vessel that was wrecked off Key West in the 1919 Florida Keys hurricane.
Queen of Nassau Flag of the United States.svg  United States 2 July 1926A patrol boat that flooded and sank off Florida.
USS R-12 Flag of the United States Navy (1864-1959).svg  United States Navy 12 June 1943An R-class submarine that foundered south of the Florida Keys. 24°24′30″N81°38′30″W / 24.40833°N 81.64167°W / 24.40833; -81.64167 (USS R-12 (SS-89))
USS S-16 (SS-121) Flag of the United States Navy (1864-1959).svg  United States Navy 3 April 1945An S-class submarine that was sunk off Key West as a target, in 260 fsw. [4] 24°25.207′N82°02.393′W / 24.420117°N 82.039883°W / 24.420117; -82.039883 (USS S-16 (SS-121))
San Felipe Flag of Cross of Burgundy.svg  Spain 1733A ship in the 1733 Spanish Plate Fleet that was wrecked along the Florida Keys. 24°50′45.66″N80°42′51″W / 24.8460167°N 80.71417°W / 24.8460167; -80.71417 (San Felipe (shipwreck))
San Francisco Flag of Cross of Burgundy.svg  Spain 1733A ship in the 1733 Spanish Plate Fleet that was wrecked along the Florida Keys.
San Jose Flag of Cross of Burgundy.svg  Spain 1733A ship in the 1733 Spanish Plate Fleet that was wrecked along the Florida Keys. 24°56′55″N80°29′20″W / 24.94861°N 80.48889°W / 24.94861; -80.48889 (San Jose (shipwreck))
San Pedro Flag of Cross of Burgundy.svg  Spain 1733A ship in the 1733 Spanish Plate Fleet that was wrecked along the Florida Keys.
Santa Margarita Flag of Cross of Burgundy.svg  Spain 1622A Spanish ship that sank in a hurricane off Key West.
USS Saufley (DD-465) Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg  United States Navy 20 February 1968A Fletcher-class destroyer that was sunk as a target in 420 fsw off Key West.
USS Sea Hawk Flag of the United States Navy (1864-1959).svg  United States Navy 10 September 1919A patrol boat that was wrecked off Key West in the 1919 Florida Keys hurricane.
USS Spiegel Grove (LSD-32) Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg  United States Navy 17 May 2002A Thomaston-class dock landing ship that was sunk as an artificial reef off Florida Keys. [4] 25°04′00.2″N80°18′00.7″W / 25.066722°N 80.300194°W / 25.066722; -80.300194 (USS Spiegal Grove (LSD-32))
USS St. Sebastian Flag of the United States Navy (1864-1959).svg  United States Navy 9 September 1919A patrol vessel that was wrecked at Key West in the 1919 Florida Keys hurricane.
USS Sturtevant (DD-240) Flag of the United States Navy (1864-1959).svg  United States Navy 26 April 1942A Clemson-class destroyer that ran into a friendly mine-field in the northwest channel. 24°45′N82°1′W / 24.750°N 82.017°W / 24.750; -82.017 (USS Sturtevant (DD-240))
USS Sylvia Flag of the United States Navy (1864-1959).svg  United States Navy 9 September 1919A patrol vessel that was wrecked at Key West in the 1919 Florida Keys hurricane.
Sueco de Arizon Flag of Cross of Burgundy.svg  Spain 1733A ship in the 1733 Spanish Plate Fleet that was wrecked along the Florida Keys.
Tres Puentes Flag of Cross of Burgundy.svg  Spain 1733A ship in the 1733 Spanish Plate Fleet that was wrecked along the Florida Keys.
HMS Tyger Naval Ensign of Great Britain (1707-1800).svg  Royal Navy 11 January 1741A frigate that ran aground on a reef in the Dry Tortugas.
U-2513 Flag of the United States Navy (1864-1959).svg  United States Navy 7 October 1951A Type XXI U-boat that was sunk west of Key West during rocket tests by the destroyer USS Robert A. Owens. [4] 24°52.015′N83°18.594′W / 24.866917°N 83.309900°W / 24.866917; -83.309900 (German submarine U-2513)
SS Valbanera Flag of Spain (1785-1873, 1875-1931).svg  Spain September 1919A steamship that sank in a hurricane 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Rebecca Shoal (about 45 miles (72 km) west of Key West).
USS Wilkes-Barre (CL-103) Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg  United States Navy 12 May 1972A Cleveland-class light cruiser that was sunk as a target off the Florida Keys. [1] [17] 24°36′36″N81°45′47″W / 24.6101°N 81.7630°W / 24.6101; -81.7630 (USS Wilkes-Barre (CL-103))

Okaloosa County

ShipFlagSunk dateNotesCoordinates
USS Ozark (LSV-2) Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg  United States Navy 1981A Catskill-class amphibious assault ship that was sunk as a target off Destin.

Palm Beach County

ShipFlagSunk dateNotesCoordinates
Amaryllis Flag of Panama.svg  Panama 22 August 1968A cargo ship that ran aground at Singer Island on 7 September 1965, during Hurricane Betsy. After several salvage attempts, the ship was abandoned and became a tourist attraction. Eventually, the Army Corps of Engineers succeeded in towing the ship three-quarters of a mile out to sea, where she was scuttled as an artificial reef. 26°47′17″N80°00′58″W / 26.78806°N 80.01611°W / 26.78806; -80.01611 (Amaryllis (shipwreck))
Inverrosa Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 8 May 1968An ore carrier ran aground off Boca Raton. She was refloated on May 23, subsequently laid up and scrapped. 26°19′29.9″N80°04′25.2″W / 26.324972°N 80.073667°W / 26.324972; -80.073667 (Lofthus (shipwreck))
SS Inchulva Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 11 September 1903A British Steamship that ran aground and sank off Delray Beach in a hurricane. 26°27′12″N80°03′22″W / 26.45333°N 80.05611°W / 26.45333; -80.05611 (Lofthus (shipwreck))
Lofthus Norge-Unionsflagg-1844.svg  Norway 1898A barque that sank near Boynton Beach. 26°33′46″N80°02′18″W / 26.56278°N 80.03833°W / 26.56278; -80.03833 (Lofthus (shipwreck))
Lubrafol Flag of Panama.svg  Panama 9 May 1942A Panamanian tanker that sunk after being torpedoed by U-564. [18] -
SS Ohioan Flag of the United States.svg  United States 8 May 1942A Cargo Ship that was sunk off Boynton Beach by U-564. 26°31′N79°59′W / 26.517°N 79.983°W / 26.517; -79.983 (SS Ohioan)

Pinellas County

ShipFlagSunk dateNotesCoordinates
USCGC Blackthorn (WLB-391) Flag of the United States Coast Guard.svg  United States Coast Guard 28 January 1980A USCG seagoing buoy tender that collided with the tanker Capricorn in Tampa Bay, in the Egmont channel. The wreck was raised and re-sunk 20 mi (32 km) off Clearwater. [1]

Sarasota County

ShipFlagSunk dateNotesCoordinates
Antonio Ensenat Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba 1 November 1943A Cuban schooner that sank after colliding with a Honduran schooner bow to bow on 1 November 1943. [9] 27°05.12′N82°41.00′W / 27.08533°N 82.68333°W / 27.08533; -82.68333 (Antonio Ensnat)
Bay Ronto Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 13 September 1919A British freighter that sank during a hurricane. [19] 26°45.751′N82°50.862′W / 26.762517°N 82.847700°W / 26.762517; -82.847700 (Bay Ronto)
Zalophus Flag of the United States.svg  United States 4 February 1930A private yacht that was owned by John Ringling and sank after hitting an uncharted metallic object 1 mile off Lido Key. New York Mayor Jimmy Walker and his mistress Bettie Crompton were notably onboard. [20]

St. Johns County

ShipFlagSunk dateNotesCoordinates
USS Basilone Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg  United States Navy 9 April 1982A Gearing-class destroyer that was sunk as a target off St. Augustine.
Industry Union flag 1606 (Kings Colors).svg  Kingdom of Great Britain 6 May 1764A British supply sloop en route from New York, wrecked off St. Augustine Light.[ citation needed ]
USC&GS Isis Flag of the United States.svg  United States January 1920A survey ship that was wrecked off Crescent Beach. 29°46′20″N81°13′19″W / 29.77212°N 81.22192°W / 29.77212; -81.22192 (USC&GS Isis)

St. Lucie County

ShipFlagSunk dateNotesCoordinates
Urca de Lima Flag of Cross of Burgundy.svg  Spain 1715A Spanish ship, and part of the 1715 Treasure Fleet, that sank near Fort Pierce 27°30′19″N80°17′57″W / 27.50528°N 80.29917°W / 27.50528; -80.29917 (Urca de Lima)
SS Amazone 6 May 1942A Cargo ship that was torpedoed off of Fort Pierce by U-333. 27°21′N80°04′W / 27.350°N 80.067°W / 27.350; -80.067 (SS Amazone)
SS Halsey 6 May 1942A Cargo ship that was torpedoed off St. Lucie Inlet by U-333. 27°14′N80°03′W / 27.233°N 80.050°W / 27.233; -80.050 (SS Halsey)

Tampa Bay

ShipFlagSunk dateNotesCoordinates
A.B. Noyes Flag of the United States.svg  United States October 16th, 1863A Union barge that was captured and burned by Confederates near Fort Brooke Fort Brooke 27°30′19″N80°17′57″W / 27.50528°N 80.29917°W / 27.50528; -80.29917 (A.B. Noyes)

Volusia County

ShipFlagSunk dateNotesCoordinates
SS Commodore Flag of the United States.svg  United States 2 January 1897A steamboat that foundered off Ponce de Leon Inlet Light. Stephen Crane, a passenger on the ship, was stranded for thirty hours in a dingy, and based his story "The Open Boat" on the experience.
USS Mindanao (ARG-3) Flag of the United States Navy (official).svg  United States Navy 1980A Luzon-class auxiliary ship that was sunk as an artificial reef off Daytona Beach. 29°12.00′N80°44.87′W / 29.20000°N 80.74783°W / 29.20000; -80.74783 (USS Mindanao (ARG-3))
Nathan F. Cobb Flag of the United States.svg  United States 1 December 1896A schooner that ran aground off Ormond Beach.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Barnette, Michael C. (2003). Shipwrecks of the sunshine state: Florida's submerged history. Association of Underwater Explorers. ISBN   0-9743036-0-7.
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