Urca De Lima Wreck

Florida, United States

Depth

Visibility

8m - 23m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

About Urca De Lima Wreck

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.

Urca De Lima Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck, Reef, Other

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

Visibility Range

8m – 23m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21%

O₂

Marine Life

Angel Fish
Turtles
Cowries
Sea Stars
Groupers
Various

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