The Urca De Lima was a old wooden hull Spanish Treasure Ship that was enroute From Havana. It ran aground due to a hurricane in 1715 and sank, taking with more than $15 million in treasure. Today most of it has been salvaged and only about $4 million recovered. This dive site is the First underwater Archeological Preserve in the area.
Unit Settings
Terrain and Features: | Wreck, Other, Reef |
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Entry Type: | Shore |
Max Depth: | 7m |
Visibility Range: | 8m - 23m |
Experience Level: | Beginner |
Best Gas: | 21% O2 |
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