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Union Express - This wreck was sunk in 1992 by the Pompano Fishing, Rodeo, & Mariner Outboards. A 170ft. freighter lies in about 110ft. of water and rises to 84ft. at the highest point. Many sportfish come here for feeding time and schools of small fish cautiously move around the hull. While resident barracuda hover into the current, it is also likely to spot amberjacks or tarpon.
Rodeo 25 - At around 120ft. deep, the 215ft. Dutch freighter was sunk in 1990. The hull is basically intact despite a number of hurricanes passing by including Andrew. The large grouper in the hull are quite wary of divers and barracuda keep an eye as you move past. On a fish finder, the large schols will tell you that you are on the wreck.
Qualman Tugs - This site has two old pusher tugs, dredge pipe pontoons, and fiberglass yacht hulls. The "Dorman" wreck lies on her port and is in pieces, the "Alpha" wreck is flat and the two Qualman tugs are just north of the "Dorman". The wrecks lie in about 80ft. and provide divers with small schooling tropicals, jacks, and the ever elusive Bull shark swimming through the strong currents.
Pompano Third Reef - The depth of this site begins at 65ft. in the sand and in a coupple of cascading levels ends up at 45ft. on top of the reef. When the lobsters go deep, this site is great as they hide in the outside ledges. The coral life here is very healthy with soft and hard corals, sea whips, sea fans, basket corals, and of course tropical fish abound. Strong currents are common here and visibility is often excellent.
Captain Dan Wreck - Another ex USCG vessel, the 110ft. buoy tender the "Holloyhock", then the mission ship "Good News" was renamed for Captain Dan Garnsey was sunk in 1990. Resting in 103ft. in the sand, this wreck is in great condition and covered in coral life. With a large number of baitfish, there are barracudas, amberjacks, and large grouper that flee when they spot divers coming. Currents can get very strong here and provide great visibility here.
Copenhagen - This wreckage consists of scattered pieces over a 1/2 mile from north to south. This is a very shallow site and is ideal for those divers learning to get their feet wet and others who want to see a Heritage Site Wreck. Lots of marine life and corals make this home as well as an occasional stingray.
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