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NOAA Shipwreck Trail page for City of Washington with location, history, and depth context.
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City Of Washington
City of Washington is Key Largo's classic shallow wreck.
ScubaSnorkelBoat EntryIntermediate
Wreck
Local operator required
Boat-access shipwreck-trail site reached by Key Largo charters; no shore entry.
Boat-access wreck on Elbow Reef; mild currents and shallow relief make it approachable, but the wreck is exterior-only and best read with good visibility.
About City Of Washington
City of Washington is Key Largo's shallow Elbow Reef wreck, where a broken steamship hull, exterior-only exploration, and fish-packed rubble make it a classic shipwreck-trail dive.
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Research Estimate At City Of Washington
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessSimple entry
Coral HealthMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdedQuite busy
Current StrengthLight current
Surge StrengthLight surge
Where Is City Of Washington?
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Community sourced coordinates.
City Of Washington Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6.1m - 9.8m
Depth Note
Wreck is generally reported at 20-32 ft, with the lower hull and keel visible around 25 ft.
Best Season
year-round
Typical Conditions
Shallow wreck diving with usually mild currents, decent structure reading, and occasional crowding on calm boat days.
Safety & Access At City Of Washington
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficRestricted access
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight around the wreck, avoid entering the structure, and stay alert for boat traffic on the trail.
Access Restrictions
Exterior exploration only; do not enter the wreck structure.
Legal Notes
Shipwreck Trail wreck with exterior-only viewing expectations; follow sanctuary and operator rules for wreck etiquette.
Local Intel For City Of Washington
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Open-water wreck dive with a manageable profile and exterior-only exploration; ideal when you want structure and fish rather than deep penetration.
Freedive
Not a primary freedive site; the wreck is better suited to scuba than to routine breath-hold exploration.
Snorkel
Some operators treat the shallow wreck outline as snorkel-friendly in calm water, but scuba gives the better read on hull details.
City Of Washington Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at City Of Washington
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Recent Logged Visits At City Of Washington
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Dive Spot Log Averages At City Of Washington
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
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City Of Washington Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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City Of Washington Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
underwaterscience.indiana.edu · Research
Indiana University research page with site depth, current, and biological community details.
www.florida-scubadiving.com · Guide
Florida Scuba Diving guide with wreck history, depth, and marine-life observations.
www.rainbowreef.com · Operator
Operator page with site depth, popularity, snorkel/night-dive notes, and marine-life context.
www.sailfishscuba.com · Operator
Key Largo wreck overview citing shallow depth and training-site usefulness for City of Washington.
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