Captain Tony Wreck
The Captain Tony is a 175-foot Dutch freighter sitting upright, bow to the south, about 900 feet from the Budweiser Bar.
| Type | Shipwreck / artificial reef |
|---|---|
| Also known as | ex-M/V Becks |
| Depth | 50 ft at the top of the house to about 82–85 ft at the sand |
| Skill level | Advanced Open Water |
| Size | 175 ft Dutch freighter |
| Sunk | October 22, 1996 |
| Area | South of Boynton Inlet, Palm Beach County |
History
It's named for Capt. Tony Townsend, a local dive charter captain.
What you'll see
Two chained anchors, props and rudders still attached, heavy growth and barracuda. Bring a light if you're trained to go inside.
Who can dive it
Advanced Open Water. This dive site goes deeper than 80 feet, so you need to be Advanced Open Water certified. Get there with our PADI Advanced Open Water course or the Advanced Open Water + Nitrox combo. Nitrox gives you more bottom time at this depth. 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
- Budweiser Bar Wreck – 75 ft at the foredeck, 85 ft at the main deck, about 95 ft at the sand
- M/V Castor Wreck – about 60 ft at the highest point, 90 ft at the main deck, 110 ft at the sand
- See all our local wrecks and reefs
FAQ
How deep is the Captain Tony?
About 50 feet at the top of the house and 82 to 85 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