Vandenberg Wreck, Key West

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#11 of 25 in Parks in Key West

Reef · Hidden Gem · Wildlife Area

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Add Vandenberg Wreck to your bucket list to discover the remnants of a squire-class transport ship 159 m (522 ft) in length. The ship served in the United States Navy during World War II and finally retired in the 1980s. Sunk purposely in 2009, the wreck now represents the second-largest artificial reef of its kind. Visitors can explore this underwater playground by scuba diving, as the deck of the ship sits 28 m (92 ft) below the surface of the water. Colorful schools of fish dart in and out of the rooms and hallways, and well-placed lights aid with visibility. Add Vandenberg Wreck to your Key West travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Key West itinerary planner.

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By ohana102020

A great wreck to dive! I've done it about 8 times now with Capt. Hooks dive shop in Key West. The 2 Dm's Ive had are Henry and Rob. They are extremely knowledgeable and make safety number one...

A great wreck to dive! I've done it about 8 times now with Capt. Hooks dive shop in Key West. The 2 Dm's Ive had are Henry and Rob. They are extremely knowledgeable and make safety number one... more »
By DavidCP_69

At 522 feet long, over 70 feet wide, with over 1000 compartments, the USS Vandenberg ranks as the second largest artificial reef in the world makes the Vandenberg a must dive. People come from all...

At 522 feet long, over 70 feet wide, with over 1000 compartments, the USS Vandenberg ranks as the second largest artificial reef in the world makes the Vandenberg a must dive. People come from all... more »

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