Gimrock 697 Barge
Miami, Florida
- Water Type
- Saltwater
- Fishing Area
- Offshore
- Spot Type
- Artificial Reef
- Depth
- 170 ft
About This Spot
Gimrock 697 is a 195-foot steel scow barge carrying a water tower, sunk on June 30, 1997, at a depth of 170 feet with a 25-foot relief in Miami-Dade County. The unusual cargo makes this wreck a fascinating dive for advanced divers looking for unique underwater structures and diverse marine ecosystems.
GPS Coordinates
GPS (Degrees & Decimal Minutes)
N 25° 49.499' W 80° 04.855'
Decimal Coordinates
25.824983, -80.080917
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