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San Pablo Russian Freighter (Wreck)
San Pablo is Pensacola's broken Russian Freighter wreck.
Local operator required
A charter is the normal and practical access path for this offshore wreck.
Boat-access wreck off Pensacola with a broad sandy footprint, boilers, and broken structure. Best for divers comfortable with open-water wreck navigation.
About San Pablo Russian Freighter (Wreck)
San Pablo, known locally as the Russian Freighter, is a broken offshore wreck off Pensacola on the Florida Panhandle Shipwreck Trail. The dive spreads across a wide sandy footprint with boilers, stern pieces, and scattered steel, so divers move through open wreck structure rather than a single intact hull. It suits charter divers who want history, fish life, and a straightforward Gulf wreck profile.
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Research Estimate At San Pablo Russian Freighter (Wreck)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 24m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is San Pablo Russian Freighter (Wreck)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
San Pablo Russian Freighter (Wreck) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18.3m - 24.4m
Depth Note
Reported depth range is 60–80 ft.
Best Season
May to September, with winter as a clearer but cooler backup window
Typical Conditions
Open-water Gulf conditions can be calm and clear in the right window. Winter often improves clarity, while warm months usually give easier comfort for planning.
Safety & Access At San Pablo Russian Freighter (Wreck)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Scattered wreckage means snag points and broken metal, so stay alert for overhead pockets, line hazards, and conservative gas management.
Access Restrictions
Boat logistics are required, so plan around charter schedules, weather windows, and open-water surface procedures.
Legal Notes
Follow standard offshore wreck, boating, and artificial-reef rules, plus the charter's briefing and local regulations.
Local Intel For San Pablo Russian Freighter (Wreck)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Classic open-water wreck dive with broken steel, boilers, and enough structure to make route planning worthwhile.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target because it is an offshore wreck dive that calls for boat support and scuba planning.
Snorkeling
Not a meaningful snorkel target; the wreck is too far offshore and too deep for a useful surface-only visit.
Wildlife at San Pablo Russian Freighter (Wreck)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At San Pablo Russian Freighter (Wreck)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At San Pablo Russian Freighter (Wreck)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility24m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
