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Three Coal Barges
Three Coal Barges: easy offshore wreck and reef dive
Boat dive off Pensacola Pass with aligned barges, rubble relief, and a shallow profile that stays beginner-friendly when seas are calm.
About Three Coal Barges
Three Coal Barges is an offshore artificial-reef wreck off Pensacola Pass where three barges lie end to end with bridge rubble around them. The site is a straightforward boat dive with a simple wreck layout, shallow relief, and enough structure to make it useful for practice and relaxed exploring. Plan around Gulf weather and keep the surface ride and boat handling as the main variable.
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Research Estimate At Three Coal Barges
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
Where Is Three Coal Barges?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Three Coal Barges Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
13.7m - 15.2m
Depth Note
Sources place the barges around 45-50 ft, with a shallow top and a surrounding rubble field.
Typical Conditions
Calm seas make it an easy, low-friction wreck dive; rougher Gulf weather mainly affects the ride and surface time.
Safety & Access At Three Coal Barges
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficWaves
Safety Notes
Watch boat traffic, surface chop, and ascent control, especially if the water is moving.
Local Intel For Three Coal Barges
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Good for easy wreck orientation, buoyancy practice, and simple movement around the barges and rubble.
Recent Logged Visits At Three Coal Barges
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Three Coal Barges
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
