Belzona 1
Wreck · Miami Beach also known as belzona one,belcher trek,belcher wreck trek
25° 41.748' N 80° 05.238' W
Open Water Max 68 ft Avg 60 ft Temporary Line
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Details
Open Water
Minimum recommended certification
- Max depth
- 68 ft
- Average depth
- 60 ft
- Access
- Temporary Line
- Sea state today
- AMPoor PMPoor
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Where it is
25° 41.748' N 80° 05.238' W
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Operators that dive here
Best Gas
Gas prices
| Diluent tank | $35.50 |
| O2 tank | $10.00 |
atm
atm
Gas prices
| Aluminum 80 | $10 |
| Steel HP 100 | $10 |
| Steel LP 85 | $10 |
NDL at is
24 hr min surface interval
Always use a dive computer
Wreck Details
Sunk May 30th, 1990
Tugboat
85 ftLength
25 ftBeam
Site description
A small and beautiful wreck that received heavy damage throughout the years. Although the dive here can be refreshing, this site is unlikely to be done alone.
Marina life tends to be abundant as it sits in relatively shallow waters and given the location of the wreck, marine life moves around the nearby wrecks.
Penetration is not possible in this site.
Route & typical conditions
Route
As a stand alone dive, divers should give it a couple of laps to see what it has to offer. Usually, this site is part of the Key Biscayne Wreck Trek, sitting in the very south of the trek. Near by divers may explore the Belzona 2, Belzona 3 and Belcher barge - all at swimming distances.
Typical conditions
Conditions vary in this site, visibility can be as good as 70 feet but regularly is around 40 to 50 feet. Currents are not strong in this area.
Wreck history
The 85-foot-long tug Belzona One was intentionally sunk as an artificial reef in 70 feet of water on May 30, 1990. Originally named Mitza, it had various other names during its career, including Iames G, Alco Caribe, and Holley. After sustaining significant damage from a fire, the tug was acquired by Belzona America, Incorporated, which generously donated it to Miami-Dade County for use as an artificial reef. In 1992, Hurricane Andrew removed its upper deck, which now rests in the sand alongside the hull. You’ll find the Belzona One off Key Biscayne, near two other tugs—Belzona Two and Belzona Three—as well as the Belcher Barge.
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