Merci Jesus Wreck
The Merci Jesus is a 90-foot vessel sitting upright with its bow to the south, near the Jay Scutti and Tracey wrecks north of Port Everglades.
| Type | Shipwreck / artificial reef |
|---|---|
| Depth | about 50 ft at the top to 72 ft at the sand |
| Skill level | Open Water (certified to 60 ft) |
| Size | 90 ft x 26 ft vessel |
| Sunk | August 11, 1998 |
| Area | North of Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale |
History
The vessel was seized in April 1998 and sunk on August 11, 1998, by the Broward County Artificial Reef Program.
Good to know
Our trip listings show this dive site at 70 to 85 feet because we often combine it with nearby wrecks. Check the depth on the trip you book.
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 72 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
- 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
- Mercedes Wreck – 56 ft at the bow to about 94 ft at the sand
- See all our local wrecks and reefs
FAQ
How deep is the Merci Jesus wreck?
About 50 feet at the top and 72 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