United States · Big Pine Key, Florida Keys

Adolphus Busch Sr.

Best time to dive

January to December; May to October; June to November

What you might see

  • Moray eelReliably seen

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not feasible - wreck lies well below snorkel range (24-34 m)

Safety notes

Depth requiring dive-computer/deco discipline, possible strong current at depth, overhead/penetration hazard inside the hull, distance from shore (boat-only access)

Permits & fees

No specific permit or fee verified for diving this wreck; general Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary rules on no-anchoring on live coral/no-take apply in surrounding waters

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Big Pine Key

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.