Miss Dania Beach Wreck • Saturday, January 31, 2026
The 126-foot Miss Dania Beach was a former Canadian Navy anti-submarine patrol vessel, scuttled as an artificial reef on May 29, 2004. Today she lies in 70 feet of water off Hollywood.
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| What you need to know | |
|---|---|
| Dive 1 | Wreck |
| Dive 2 | Reef |
| Max depth in feet | 75 |
| Minimum cert level | Open Water |
| Departs from | Port Everglades |
| Minutes from shop | 20 |
| Be at the boat no later than | 7:45 AM |
| Boat departs | 8:30 AM |
| Expected return | 12:00 PM |
| Price without gear rental | $109.95 |
| Price with tanks and weights | $119.95 |
| Price with full gear rental | $149.95 |
| Add Nitrox | $10.00 per tank |
The wreck
The 210-ton vessel was sunk during Dania Beach’s centennial celebration. However, the reef was later dedicated to the memory of Robert E. Derecktor, a well-known local shipbuilder whose company Derecktor Shipyards donated the vessel. Divers visiting the area will be treated to an array of marine life, including jacks, spadefish, grunts and the occasional Goliath Grouper.
The diving
Today, Miss Dania Beach sits upright in 70 feet of water with a slight list to port. Nearby are the 55-foot former LCM Emmi Boggs, the 40-foot yacht Summerfield and the tug Donald G. McAllister.
Overall, the deck ihas been largely flattened. The exception is the bow. There are areas here where divers can penetrate. divers can also drop into the cargo bays. Here divers can find swim-throughs, cracks, and other penetrable features.
Following the first dive, we will move to nearby Barracuda Reef for a dive in 30 feet of water.
Balance is due in full when you sign up. There are no refunds unless we find someone to take your place.
- $89.95 for a two-tank boat dive
- $124.95 with equipment
- DAN insurance
- Crew gratuity
- Certification cards
- Dive insurance
- Signed travel waiver and Statement of Understanding
- Personal dive gear
- Audible and visual surface signals
…and don’t forget:
- One towel each for showers and diving
- Dive light
- Safety sausage
- Emergency mirror
- Whistle
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses
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