Qualmann Tugs
Two small tugs and two steel sailboat hulls make up the Qualmann Tugs dive site off Pompano Beach, about a nautical mile offshore and south of Hillsboro Inlet.
| Type | Shipwreck / artificial reef |
|---|---|
| Depth | 65 ft at the top to 78 ft at the sand |
| Skill level | Advanced Open Water |
| Size | Two 32 ft tugs plus two steel sailboat hulls |
| Sunk | Tugs: January 4, 1985; sailboats: February 28, 1988 |
| Area | Off Pompano Beach |
What you'll see
Hurricane Andrew broke the sailboat hulls apart in 1992, and they now lie about 75 feet apart. Bull sharks are known to cruise through.
Who can dive it
Advanced Open Water. The sand here is at about 78 feet, but the highest point of this dive site is at about 65 feet. Open Water divers must stay shallower than 60 feet, so you need to be Advanced Open Water certified to dive it. 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
- Rodeo 25 Wreck – 68 ft at the mast, 100 ft at the deck, 120 ft at the sand
- Union Express Wreck – about 110 ft at the sand
- RSB-1 Wreck – about 80 ft at the top to 108–120 ft at the sand
- See all our local wrecks and reefs
FAQ
How deep are the Qualmann Tugs?
About 65 feet at the top and 78 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