Biscayne Freighter

Biscayne Freighter

Maimi Dive Sites

The Biscayne Freighter is located at Key Biscayne Artificial Reef Site in only 55 feet of water. Sunk in 1974 this 120 foot freighter was originally destined to be sunk in deeper waters but typical of the dramatic weather that can hit Key Biscayne from time to time Mother Nature decided to push her further inshore to shallower waters where she now lays on the sandy bottom.

Miami Wrecks – Biscayne Freighter

Once a well known Banana Freighter transporting its cargo from South America the ship’s bow and stern have seen better days and she is now home to a magnificent variety of fish that thrive in and around this wreck.

The Biscayne Freighter is now covered in gorgeous corals and makes a great back drop for underwater photographs and underwater videos.

With the wreck in such shallow waters and the marine life abundant and colorful you will find this artificial reef an excellent dive for the novice and experienced scuba diver.
With the wreck easily penetrated and a hold full of fish you will find this a very popular site and Miami Diving Centers also use this site for night diving due to the quality of the light at this site.

Miami Scuba Videos

One of the attractions of Miami scuba diving is that you will be able to take underwater photographs or underwater videos such as the one below. With excellent light and clear waters you will be able to get some excellent shots.

This video was taken along a Miami wreck trail and it gives you an idea of what to expect with the numerous wrecks around Miami and what to expect diving 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

The Biscayne Freighter or Biscayne Wreck is a fabulous dive. The hull is full of bait fish and the remains are fully encrusted with corals and other marine life. You will amazed at the amount of fish in one place and this is one dive where you will definately want to take your underwater camera.

Keep a look out for the moray eels as they love this site and with the light available you should get some great underwater photos.