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Scuba diving at USNS Vandenberg in Key West
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USNS Vandenberg

GOOD
Key WestBoat
About This Site
The USNS General Hoyt S. Vandenberg is a 523-foot missile tracking ship intentionally sunk in 2009 to create an artificial reef. Located 7 miles off Key West, it's the second-largest vessel intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. The ship's massive structure includes radar dishes, the bridge, and multiple decks that create a fascinating underwater environment for exploration.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Max Depth

43m

Type

Boat

Typical Visibility

21m

Conditions Summary

Best time today

4PM - 10PM

GREAT

Best day in forecast

Thursday

GREAT

2026-02-19

Community-reported visibility

n/a

Warnings for today

None

Offshore wreck 7 miles south of Key West. The Florida Keys block northerly swells, but the site catches full force from east through southwest. Gulf Stream proximity can create strong currents. Deep bottom keeps conditions workable even when surface is choppy.

NNEESESSWWNW
Protected
Partially Exposed
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