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USS Oriskany Wreck, Pensacola, Florida
Deep offshore carrier wreck off Pensacola.
Boat-charter wreck dive with a huge vertical profile, offshore weather dependence, and a fit only for advanced divers.
About USS Oriskany Wreck, Pensacola, Florida
USS Oriskany Wreck is a massive upright aircraft carrier wreck off Pensacola, best approached by charter and treated as a serious deep-wreck dive. The site rewards advanced or technical divers with a vertical, multi-deck profile and a true offshore feel, but it demands disciplined gas planning and comfort with depth, current, and weather windows. It is the kind of wreck where the upper structures are already an ambitious dive.
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Research Estimate At USS Oriskany Wreck, Pensacola, Florida
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is USS Oriskany Wreck, Pensacola, Florida?
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USS Oriskany Wreck, Pensacola, Florida Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
26m - 65m
Depth Note
The wreck lies in about 212 ft of water with the top of the island around 84 ft and the primary flight bridge around 105 ft.
Best Season
Late spring through early fall
Typical Conditions
Deep offshore wreck with weather-sensitive boat rides, current-shifted entries, and a huge vertical profile that most divers only sample from the top decks.
Safety & Access At USS Oriskany Wreck, Pensacola, Florida
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
This is an advanced offshore wreck that demands proper gas planning, decompression awareness, and weather judgment.
Access Restrictions
Boat charter required; only dive with advanced wreck and gas-management training.
Legal Notes
Treat the wreck as a memorial and do not remove artifacts.
Local Intel For USS Oriskany Wreck, Pensacola, Florida
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Advanced and technical divers get the most out of it; plan gas, decompression, and boat logistics before dropping on the upper structures.
Freediving
Not a freedive site.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkeling site.
Wildlife at USS Oriskany Wreck, Pensacola, Florida
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Recent Logged Visits At USS Oriskany Wreck, Pensacola, Florida
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Dive Spot Log Averages At USS Oriskany Wreck, Pensacola, Florida
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