Offshore distance, wreck safety modifications, and recreational-diver context.
Offshore Pensacola wreck with broken-up superstructure and fish life.
Offshore Pensacola wreck with broken-up superstructure and fish life.
YDT-15 is a boat-access Pensacola wreck dive and artificial reef off the Gulf coast, sitting offshore from the pass with a broken-up superstructure and a debris field that still holds plenty of fish life. The wreck is deep enough to feel like a proper offshore charter day, but the decking and bridge were removed to make it safer for recreational divers.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
23m - 30m
Depth Note
The wreck's upper structure is around 75 ft and the reefed vessel sits near 100 ft, with the bridge and roof gone.
Best Season
late spring through early fall
Typical Conditions
Offshore wreck, broken superstructure, coral growth, debris field, and fish life on a steady Gulf site.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Treat it as an offshore wreck dive: manage gas, control buoyancy around the broken structure, and avoid penetration unless you are trained for it.
Access Restrictions
Boat charter required; offshore wreck with no shore access.
Legal Notes
Follow charter procedures and artificial-reef guidance for the Pensacola wreck trail.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A planned offshore wreck profile with buoyancy control and no casual shore access.
Freediving
Not suitable for freediving because the wreck sits too deep and offshore.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck sits well below surface-swim depth.
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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Offshore distance, wreck safety modifications, and recreational-diver context.
County artificial-reef list with YDT-15 depth and reef condition.
Boat-access wreck profile, offshore reefing history, and nearby YDT-14.
Average visibility range for the YDT-14/YDT-15 wreck area.
Depth, debris, and marine-life support on the YDT-15 wreck.
Coral growth, fish life, and visibility notes for the sister-ship wrecks.
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