Operator page describing Mercedes I as an advanced wreck dive with current and fish life.
Mercedes I
Inmersión avanzada en naufragio en Florida del Sur
Acerca de Mercedes I
Mercedes I es un naufragio y arrecife artificial de Florida del Sur con un perfil profundo, secciones del casco rotas y suficiente corriente y estructura como para hacer de él una inmersión clásica de chárter para buceadores avanzados.
Estimación de investigación en Mercedes I
Línea base conservadora a partir de investigación pública. Aún no hay buceos de la comunidad registrados.
Dónde está Mercedes I?
Detalles de planificación de Mercedes I
Rango de profundidad, temporada y contexto para planificar.
Profundidad reportada
14m - 30m
Nota de profundidad
The wreck spans roughly 14m to 30m, with the tower and upper structure shallower than the deeper sand line.
Mejor temporada
Year-round when sea state is calm enough for the charter to run the wreck safely.
Condiciones habituales
Exposed offshore wreck with strong current on some days, good visibility, and fish around the artificial reef structure.
Seguridad y acceso en Mercedes I
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Stay aware of current and broken metal, and maintain solid buoyancy around the hull and scattered sections.
Access Restrictions
Boat charter access with advanced-diver expectations; captains choose the wreck based on sea state.
Legal Notes
Follow charter safety rules and any local artificial-reef or marine-protection guidance.
Local Intel For Mercedes I
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
A serious wreck dive for experienced scuba divers who want a deeper artificial-reef profile.
Freedive
Not suitable for freediving because of depth and structure.
Snorkel
Not a snorkel site.
Mercedes I Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Mercedes I
Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Wildlife at Mercedes I
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Visitas registradas recientes en Mercedes I
Registros de buceo y visitas de la comunidad para este sitio.
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Promedios de registros en Mercedes I
Condiciones promedio basadas en buceos y visitas registrados.
Mercedes I Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Mercedes I Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Community dive-site page with depth, visibility, and artificial-reef details.
Official Palm Beaches tourism guide covering the county’s reef and wreck diving scene.
Independent historical report on the grounding and salvage of Mercedes I.
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