Visibility, current, and larger wildlife.
Shallow Elbow Reef wreck with clear water, reef fish, and big visitors.
Shallow Elbow Reef wreck with clear water, reef fish, and big visitors.
Access is normally handled through a local boat operator or dive center.
Mike’s Wreck is the shallow Hannah M. Bell wreck on Elbow Reef off Key Largo. The site mixes a broken steel hull with coral growth and small reef ledges, so it reads like a wreck-and-reef hybrid instead of a pure wreck. It is a boat dive with a relaxed shallow profile that works well for newer divers and snorkelers in calm water, while still giving experienced divers a photogenic site with clear visibility, mild current, and regular sightings of reef fish plus tarpon, barracuda, nurse sharks, eagle rays, and occasional grouper.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5.5m - 9.1m
Depth Note
Shallow side is about 18 ft with the deeper side about 30 ft.
Best Season
Year-round, with the calmest conditions often in spring and fall.
Typical Conditions
Shallow water, clear visibility, and mild current make this a relaxed wreck dive when seas are calm.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
A shallow wreck still needs good awareness around the structure; avoid enclosed areas unless properly trained.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; follow mooring and sanctuary guidance.
Legal Notes
Do not remove artifacts or disturb the wreck structure in sanctuary waters.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow wreck dive suitable for newer divers and relaxed reef-style exploration.
Freediving
Experienced freedivers can work the shallow profile in calm conditions, but the site is better known as a snorkel and scuba wreck.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is viable in calm water because the wreck is shallow and the site is often used for easy sessions.
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.
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Research Sources
Visibility, current, and larger wildlife.
Official wreck identity and offshore location.
Shallow wreck access and snorkel/novice suitability.
Spring travel timing and Key Largo dive conditions.
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