Mercedes Wreck
The Mercedes is a 194-foot freighter with a famous story: a 1984 storm pushed it aground in Palm Beach, right outside a socialite's mansion.
| Type | Shipwreck / artificial reef |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Mercedes I |
| Depth | 56 ft at the bow to about 94 ft at the sand |
| Skill level | Advanced Open Water |
| Size | 194 ft freighter |
| Sunk | March 30, 1985 |
| Area | North of Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale |
History
It took more than three months and about $250,000 to move the ship, and it was sunk as an artificial reef on March 30, 1985.
Good to know
It's near the Jay Scutti and Jim Atria wrecks.
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
- Jay Scutti & Ken Vitale Wrecks – 56 ft at the Jay Scutti's deck to 70 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
- 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 Mercedes?
About 56 feet at the bow and 94 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