Jay Scutti & Ken Vitale Wrecks
Four wrecks sit in a line here: the Jay Scutti, a 97-foot tug, the 132-foot Ken Vitale freighter, and two smaller boats, the Pride and the Moonshot. A chain runs from the Jay Scutti to the Ken Vitale.
| Type | Shipwreck / artificial reef |
|---|---|
| Depth | 56 ft at the Jay Scutti's deck to 70 ft at the sand |
| Skill level | Open Water (certified to 60 ft) |
| Size | Jay Scutti 97 ft tug; Ken Vitale 132 ft freighter; plus the Pride and Moonshot |
| Sunk | Jay Scutti: September 19, 1986 |
| Area | North of Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale |
History
The Jay Scutti was seized for marijuana smuggling, bought at auction and renamed for the owner's son. It was sunk on September 19, 1986. The Ken Vitale is named for a local dive instructor.
Good to know
With four wrecks in a row, it's a great multi-wreck dive. Open Water divers stay above 60 feet on the decks and upper structure; the sand is at about 70 feet.
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 56 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
- Merci Jesus Wreck – about 50 ft at the top to 72 ft at the sand
- Jim Atria Wreck – about 70–75 ft at the masts, 95 ft at the wheelhouse, 110 ft at the main deck, about 132 ft at the sand
- Mercedes Wreck – 56 ft at the bow to about 94 ft at the sand
- See all our local wrecks and reefs
FAQ
How deep are the Jay Scutti and Ken Vitale?
The Jay Scutti's deck is at about 56 feet and the sand is at about 70 feet.
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