RSB1

RSB1

Fort Lauderdale Dive Sites

The RSB1 was a U.S. Tender sunk as part of the Broward County Artificial Reef program. She had spent her working life as a 160 foot tender before being sunk off the coast of Fort Lauderdale.

Fort Lauderdale – Wreck Diving

After anchoring you will find the RSB1 wreck in approximately 120 feet of water. When she was sunk in May 1994 she landed on the seabed upright and facing north in line with the reef lines. Before her sinking she had large holes cut in her sides and these holes make for easy penetration and safe wreck exploring.

The deck itself is reached at around 90 feet from the surface and here you will see the open holds of her deck. The cross bars across the wheelhouse reach even further up to the surface and is full of growth.

When diving here you will likely encounter French angelfish, goliath groupers, grunts and many more. A large sea turtle has been seen in the hold of this wreck and basket starfish and other marine life have made this wreck their home.

Fort Lauderdale Scuba Videos

One of the attractions of Fort Lauderdale scuba diving is that you will be able to take underwater photographs or underwater videos such as the one below.The waters are warm and clear so you will be able to get some good shots.

This promotional video includes footage of the RSB1 wreck as well as three other wrecks and it gives you an idea of what to expect when scuba diving reefs and wrecks off the Florida coast. (Press the button second right on the bottom of the video player to see it in full screen)…

Terence’s Log

You enjoyment here will be dictated by the prevailing currents. Sometimes the currents can be so strong that you descend the line like flags flapping in the wind and unfortunately on days with strong currents you will also find the marine life taking shelter behind the wreck.

On the good days this is a great site with goliath groupers and sea turtles likely to greet you on your dive. This is a dive for experienced divers and technical divers.