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Community field report describing marine life around the Dry Tortugas wrecks.
Dive Spot Guide•
Windjammer Wreck
Windjammer Wreck is a shallow historic wreck dive in Dry Tortugas.
Also known as the Avanti, Windjammer Wreck is a boat-access Dry Tortugas shipwreck best treated as a tide-aware wreck dive with map-guided navigation.
About Windjammer Wreck
Windjammer Wreck is the better-known name for the historic Avanti in Dry Tortugas National Park, a shallow boat-access shipwreck beside Loggerhead Reef and one of the park's most visited dives. Its broken hull and scattered structure make it easy to follow underwater, and the site is known for coral growth, reef fish, and larger marine life. It rewards careful buoyancy and a tide-aware approach more than raw depth, and it works well as a snorkeling or scuba stop when the water is settled.
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Where Is Windjammer Wreck?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Windjammer Wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5.5m - 6.4m
Depth Note
The wreck is shallow and broken into two fields; park materials place it around 18-21 feet, with a small piece of wreckage breaking the surface.
Best Season
spring
Typical Conditions
Shallow wreck diving with the clearest water around flood tide and calmer conditions on settled days; current and visibility shift with weather and tide.
Safety & Access At Windjammer Wreck
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Restricted accessDangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Control buoyancy carefully and stay off the wreck and coral; tide-aware planning matters more than depth.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; park notices and tide conditions affect whether the mooring is usable.
Legal Notes
Artifacts, coral, and wreckage are protected inside the park; leave everything in place and follow mooring and fishing rules.
Local Intel For Windjammer Wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow wreck dive in approximately 18 ft of water.
Snorkeling
The shallow wreck is snorkel-friendly, especially when the tide is favorable and the water is calm.
Wildlife at Windjammer Wreck
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Windjammer Wreck
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Windjammer Wreck
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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