Berry Patch Tug
The Berry Patch is a 65-foot harbor tug about 150 feet from the Ancient Mariner, which makes it a fun navigation dive between the two wrecks.
| Type | Shipwreck / artificial reef |
|---|---|
| Also known as | ex-A.L. Spencer |
| Depth | 55 ft at the wheelhouse to about 65–70 ft at the sand |
| Skill level | Open Water (certified to 60 ft) |
| Size | 65 ft harbor tug |
| Built | 1940 |
| Sunk | August 15, 1987 |
| Area | Deerfield Beach |
History
She was built in 1940 as the tug A.L. Spencer and hauled aragonite barges between the Bahamas and Florida before being sunk on August 15, 1987.
What you'll see
A 40-foot steel hull and a 50-foot houseboat lie about 100 feet to the southwest.
Who can dive it
Open Water dive. Open Water divers must stay shallower than 60 feet. You can enjoy this wreck by staying above 60 feet on the deck and upper structure (about 55 feet at the top); the sand is at about 70 feet. Not certified yet? Start with PADI Open Water. Want more confidence and more dive sites? Take PADI Advanced Open Water. If you want to go inside a wreck, you need wreck penetration training, like the PADI Wreck Diver specialty.
Dive it with DXDivers
Dive it with us on our dive boat, the Lady Go Diver, out of Deerfield Beach. Our captain picks the dive sites for each trip based on the conditions that day, so check the dive sites listed on each trip in our calendar, or call us at 954-420-0009.
See boat dive trips Call 954-420-0009
Diving often? Save with our dive trip packages, see all dive trips and tank fills, or book the whole boat with a private charter.
Nearby dive sites
- Ancient Mariner Wreck – 45 ft at the main deck to about 70 ft at the sand
- Miracle of Life Wreck – 95 ft at the top, 110 ft at the angel, 130 ft at the main deck, 140 ft at the sand
- See all our local wrecks and reefs
FAQ
How deep is the Berry Patch?
About 55 feet at the wheelhouse and 65 to 70 feet at the sand.
How do I book a dive here?
Check the dive sites listed on each trip in our boat dive calendar, or call us at 954-420-0009. Our captain chooses the dive sites for each trip based on the conditions that day.
Depths and details come from our crew's dive site notes and public artificial reef records. Conditions change, so always follow your captain's and divemaster's briefing.
OUR LOCATION
DXDIVERS · 455 South Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 · (954) 420-0009