Jim Atria Wreck
The Jim Atria, formerly the Poinciana, is a Dutch-built freighter north of Port Everglades, just outside the third reef line.
| Type | Shipwreck / artificial reef |
|---|---|
| Also known as | ex-Poinciana |
| Depth | about 70–75 ft at the masts, 95 ft at the wheelhouse, 110 ft at the main deck, about 132 ft at the sand |
| Skill level | Advanced Open Water + Deep (parts below 130 ft need technical training) |
| Size | about 230–240 ft freighter |
| Built | 1961 |
| Sunk | September 23, 1987 |
| Area | North of Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale |
History
It's named for local developer and diver Jim Atria and was sunk on September 23, 1987. In 1992 Hurricane Andrew righted it and moved it about a quarter mile farther offshore, from about 110 feet to about 132 feet.
What you'll see
Black grouper, hogfish, snapper, grunts, barracuda and amberjack, plus corals and sea fans. The wheelhouse openings are at about 95 feet.
Who can dive it
Advanced Open Water + Deep for the upper parts; technical training below 130 feet. You need Advanced Open Water and the PADI Deep Diver specialty to dive the upper parts of this dive site, down to the 130-foot recreational limit. The deepest parts are beyond recreational limits and need technical training, such as PADI Tec Deep. Call us at 954-420-0009 to talk about the right training. 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.
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Nearby dive sites
- Jay Scutti & Ken Vitale Wrecks – 56 ft at the Jay Scutti's deck to 70 ft at the sand
- Mercedes Wreck – 56 ft at the bow to about 94 ft at the sand
- Merci Jesus Wreck – about 50 ft at the top to 72 ft at the sand
- See all our local wrecks and reefs
FAQ
How deep is the Jim Atria?
About 70 to 75 feet at the masts, 110 feet at the main deck and about 132 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