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Wreck Trek
95 ft Wreck
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Esso Bonaire
Wreck · Jupiter also known as jupiter wreck trek,wreck trek,wrecks
26° 57.853' N 80° 00.475' W
Advanced Open Water Max 85 ft Avg 70 ft Hot Drop
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Details
Advanced Open Water
Minimum recommended certification
- Max depth
- 85 ft
- Average depth
- 70 ft
- Access
- Hot Drop
- Sea state today
- AMPoor PMPoor
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Where it is
26° 57.853' N 80° 00.475' W
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Operators that dive here
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Gas prices
| Diluent tank | $35.50 |
| O2 tank | $10.00 |
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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 1989
Tanker
147 ftLength
? ftBeam
Site description
This wreck sit upright with its bow pointing south in the coastal water of Jupiter. Over the years, it has gain its reputation of shark feedback field - given that some local operators typically feed sharks a few feet north of its stern.
Marine life is very abundant in this site: it's very common to see Goliath groupers and may kinds of sharks waiting to be fed or just patrolling the wreck.
Penetration in this wreck is possible although there in no much to explore inside. The cargo holds are wide opened.
Route & typical conditions
Route
If conducting this dive as a drift dive, divers are encouraged to do a quick lap around the wreck to get the first impression of it. I currents allow, divers should try repeating this and then attempt penetration at the cargo holds.
In all cases, divers should make sure they are constantly checking the sand level of this wreck as that's where sharks may probably come to say hi!.
If conducting the "Jupiter Wreck Trek", this is the last stop. Divers should monitor their non-decompression limits and make sure they have ample gas to return to the surface.
Typical conditions
Current are typically strong in this site - its proximity to the Gulfstream helps in this department. But at the same time, strong current tend to provide better visibilities.
Wreck history
The Esso Bonaire III had a fascinating history. Originally built in 1939 as the Poling Bros. No. 17 for Chester A. Poling, Incorporated, this 402-ton bulk-oil carrier measured just 146.3 feet in length and 27.2 feet in breadth, with a 4,450-barrel capacity. Over the years, it underwent several name changes: Tanker 150 No.1, 1150 No. 1, Emperador I, and Nicodemus III. Finally, in 1989, it was sold and rechristened the Esso Bonaire III.
On March 19, 1989, a U.S. Coast Guard boarding team discovered 50,000 pounds of marijuana hidden in the hull of the Honduran-flagged Esso Bonaire III. After being seized, the vessel was purchased by Palm Beach County and transformed into an artificial reef. It was stripped down, cleaned, and strategically scuttled. Despite initial resistance, the wreck now rests approximately 90 feet underwater off Jupiter, Florida. Divers often encounter adult goliath groupers around this intriguing site, making it an excellent opportunity for underwater photography.
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