Local operator page with boat-access and depth context.
Shallow memorial dive with statue reef and boat access.
Shallow memorial dive with statue reef and boat access.
Boat access and site briefings are normally handled by a local dive charter.
Circle of Heroes Memorial is a shallow boat-access memorial dive off Clearwater and Dunedin, set as a ring of veteran statues on a sandy Gulf bottom. The site is built as a reflective recreational dive with easy depth, changing marine growth, and ordinary Gulf fish life around the memorial, and it suits open-water divers who want a low-stress outing with a memorable offshore boat ride.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12.2m - 15.2m
Depth Note
The memorial is centered around the 40-foot level, with some references placing it a bit deeper into the mid-forties.
Typical Conditions
Shallow open-water memorial, variable visibility, and mild current around a statue ring on sand.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Stay aware of surface traffic, follow the buoyed boundaries, and expect changing visibility.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; use a local charter or dive operator.
Legal Notes
Follow the memorial buoys and charter guidance; the site is a managed dive location.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow open-water memorial dive centered on a circle of statues over a sandy Gulf bottom.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the memorial is better handled on scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the memorial sits below the surface.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Local operator page with boat-access and depth context.
Official memorial site with dive-site, charter, reef-growth, and boundary information.
Project page with visibility and current notes for the dive site.
Official tourism listing for the memorial in Pinellas County.
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