USS Spiegel Grove

About this site

A 510-foot Landing Ship Dock intentionally sunk in 2002, now one of the largest artificial reefs in the world. The massive wreck sits upright off Key Largo, offering multi-level penetration dives and attracting enormous Goliath groupers and abundant marine life.

Conditions

Country

United States

Region

Florida Keys, Key Largo

Max depth

18–40 m

Visibility

15–30 m

Water temperature

24–29°C

Difficulty

Intermediate to Advanced

Best season

Year-round

Type

Wreck

Suitable for

• Scuba

Dive types

• Wreck

Marine life

• Sharks
• Rays
• Turtles
• Barracuda
• Coral
• Groupers