Donal G. McAllister Tug
The Donal G. McAllister is a 101-foot New York harbor tug sunk just inside the third reef south of Port Everglades.
| Type | Shipwreck / artificial reef |
|---|---|
| Depth | 50 ft at the highest point to 70 ft at the sand |
| Skill level | Open Water (certified to 60 ft) |
| Size | 101 ft New York harbor tug |
| Sunk | June 23, 1998 |
| Area | South of Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale |
History
It was the second of two McAllister Towing tugs from New York sunk by the Broward County Artificial Reef Program.
What you'll see
Parrotfish, snapper and grunts are common, and pelagics, even sailfish, have been seen. The Capt. Dede and Emma Boggs wrecks are within swimming distance. Only trained wreck divers should go inside.
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 50 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
- Tenneco Towers – shallow towers: 77 ft at the upper deck to about 105–110 ft at the sand
- See all our local wrecks and reefs
FAQ
How deep is the McAllister?
About 50 feet at the highest point and 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