RSB-1 Wreck
The RSB-1 is a 160-foot former Navy support vessel that sits upright with its bow to the north, south of Hillsboro Inlet near Pompano Rodeo Reef.
| Type | Shipwreck / artificial reef |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Jim Torgerson |
| Depth | about 80 ft at the top to 108–120 ft at the sand |
| Skill level | Advanced Open Water (Deep specialty recommended) |
| Size | 160 ft oil tender / Navy support vessel |
| Built | 1966 |
| Sunk | April 23, 1994 |
| Area | South of Hillsboro Inlet, off Pompano Beach |
History
Built in 1966 and bought by the Navy in 1971, it was later sunk by the Broward County Artificial Reef Program and the Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo. It's named for Jim Torgerson, the Broward Sheriff's Office lead explosives officer.
What you'll see
Large openings in the hull and the remains of the crossbar at about 80 feet.
Who can dive it
Advanced Open Water, Deep specialty recommended. This dive site goes deeper than 80 feet, so you need to be Advanced Open Water certified. Advanced Open Water certifies you to 100 feet, and parts of this dive site are deeper, so we recommend the PADI Deep Diver specialty (to 130 feet). Start with our PADI Advanced Open Water course, and add Nitrox for more bottom time. 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
- Lady Luck Wreck – about 90–105 ft at the deck to 125–130 ft at the sand
- Captain Dan Wreck – about 70 ft at the wheelhouse, 90 ft at the deck, 110 ft at the sand
- Qualmann Tugs – 65 ft at the top to 78 ft at the sand
- See all our local wrecks and reefs
FAQ
How deep is RSB-1?
About 80 feet at the top. Published sand depths range from about 108 to 120 feet.
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