USS S-16 Submarine Wreck
Key West, Florida
- Target Species
- Blackfin Tuna
- Wahoo
- Greater Amberjack
- Grouper
- Snapper
- Yellow Jack
- Water Type
- Saltwater
- Fishing Area
- Offshore
- Spot Type
- Wreck
- Depth
- 231 ft
About This Spot
The USS S-16 (SS-121) is a historic submarine wreck located off the coast of Key West, Florida, resting at a depth of approximately 231 feet. Measuring 219 feet long and 21 feet wide, this offshore wreck serves as a unique structure for marine life and makes an intriguing fishing and diving destination.
Built by Lake Torpedo Boat Co. and launched in 1919, the S-16 served throughout the Pacific and Caribbean before being sunk by the U.S. Navy for experimental purposes on August 3, 1945.
The spot attracts a variety of species including snapper, grouper, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Yellow Jack, and Amberjack.
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