Robert Edmister Wreck • Saturday, June 22, 2024
The Robert Edmister is a 95-foot former Coast Guard cutter built in 1953. After 35 years of service, she was decommissioned and donated to the artificial reef program.
At a glance
| What you need to know | |
|---|---|
| Dive 1 | Wreck |
| Dive 2 | Wreck or Reef |
| Max depth in feet | 70 |
| Minimum cert level | Open Water |
| Departs from | Fort Lauderdale |
| 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 tanks and weights | $119.95 |
| Price with all gear | $144.99 |
The wreck
Today, the Edmister sits in 70 feet of water, 1,000 feet south of the Jay Scutti and other members of the Fort Lauderdale Wreck Trek. In 1992, Hurricane Andrew damaged the wreck, wiping away much of the superstructure but leaving most of the hull for divers to enjoy.
The diving
The Edmister’s 70-foot depth puts it in the range of most certified divers. Like other members of the artificial reef program, the wreck is home to a wide variety of corals and fish. You may encounter lobsters, eels and other solitary creatures hiding among the wreckage. There will usually be schools of fish in varying sizes sheltering inside the hull.
Balance is due in full when you sign up. There are no refunds unless we find someone to take your place.
- 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
Learn more or reserve space
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