Miracle of Life Wreck
The Miracle of Life is a 165-foot freighter sunk off Deerfield Beach in 2009, and it's a big part of the DXDivers story.
| Type | Shipwreck / artificial reef |
|---|---|
| Also known as | ex-Miss Lourdes |
| Depth | 95 ft at the top, 110 ft at the angel, 130 ft at the main deck, 140 ft at the sand |
| Skill level | Advanced Open Water + Deep (parts below 130 ft need technical training) |
| Size | 165 ft freighter |
| Sunk | June 6, 2009 |
| Area | Off Deerfield Beach, south of Boca Inlet |
History
The ship was seized by U.S. Customs with 154 kg of cocaine. In 2009 Dixie Divers worked with Daniel Fasano, the City of Deerfield Beach and the Bruce Sugar Bunnell Foundation to turn it into an artificial reef, and it was sunk on June 6, 2009. A plaque on the wreck honors Daniel Fasano.
What you'll see
An angel statue at about 110 feet, and a main deck at about 130 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.
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
- Ancient Mariner Wreck – 45 ft at the main deck to about 70 ft at the sand
- Berry Patch Tug – 55 ft at the wheelhouse to about 65–70 ft at the sand
- Sea Emperor Wreck – 50 ft at the top to 70 ft at the sand
- See all our local wrecks and reefs
FAQ
How deep is the Miracle of Life?
About 95 feet at the top, 130 feet at the main deck and 140 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