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Lady Luck

Wreck · Pompano Beach

26° 13.807' N 80° 03.807' W

Advanced Open Water Advanced Open Water Max 127 ft Avg 100 ft Temporary Line Today PMPoor

Details

Advanced Open Water
Minimum recommended certification
Max depth
127 ft
Average depth
100 ft
Access
Temporary Line
Sea state today
AMPoor PMPoor

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Where it is

26° 13.807' N 80° 03.807' W

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Wreck Details

Sunk July 23, 2006
Tanker
324 ftLength
50 ftBeam

Site description

The Lady Luck, a massive 324-foot-long and 50-foot-wide tanker, emerges proudly from the depths, almost reaching up to 60 feet from the water's surface at her mast. As you descend toward this underwater marvel, a distinctive Lady Luck logo, which adorned each side of her stack, signalied your arrival at the world's pioneering underwater casino. Ding ding ding ding! Renowned artist Dennis McDonald has brought to life a larger-than-life casino setting on the deck, complete with octopus dealers, slot machines, and cunning card sharks ready to test your luck. Immerse yourself in this surreal underwater gambling paradise as you swim down and secure a spot at one of the tables, where you can take a gamble not only for the thrill but also for a fantastic photo opportunity. But be warned, your dealer may not be your typical game host - in this setting, they may just be a little "fishy"! The intricate network of pipes and structures on the ship creates a captivating habitat for marine life, turning the Lady Luck into a vibrant underwater backdrop teeming with aquatic residents. Make sure to visit the bridge of the ship for a breathtaking panoramic view of your aquatic surroundings, adding another layer of excitement and exploration to your dive experience aboard the Lady Luck.

Route & typical conditions

Route

The specific placement of the mooring line varies depending on the local dive operator and the prevailing current direction, with one popular spot being the mid-ship masts located at approximately 75 feet (23 meters) deep. Divers typically choose to head toward the bow when exploring south or toward the stern to discover the captivating artworks and superstructure when navigating north. Given the immense size of the Lady Luck, stretching 324 feet (99 meters) in length with the deck level resting at around 110 feet (33.5 meters) deep, fully exploring the entire wreck in a single dive is practically impossible. Toward the bow section, divers often encounter Goliath grouper, while Atlantic spadefish, jacks, parrotfish, and angelfish tend to weave in and out of the intricate network of pipes and scaffolding on the deck. The artistic installations can be found on the port and starboard sides of the deck in proximity to the primary superstructure. Keep an eye out for an automaton, added in 2024, on the starboard side, midship, near the railing For those divers equipped with the required training and certification, there is a wealth of exploration opportunities within the Lady Luck. This includes over a dozen rooms spread across multiple levels within the superstructure, as well as access to the engine room and the tanker holding bays. The bridge, situated at the top level of the superstructure, offers an engaging swim-through experience, providing panoramic views of the submerged ship below, often accompanied by the graceful presence of schools of barracuda.

Typical conditions

Currents are frequent in this site - and as usual, they are mostly north. Visibility tends to be good - averaging 50 to 80 ft.

Wreck history

Lady Luck historic photo
Originally named the Newtown Creek, the Lady Luck vessel was constructed in 1967 by the Wiley Manufacturing Company. For close to half a century, she served as a sludge tanker affectionately referred to by New Yorkers as a "Honey Tanker." Her primary role involved transporting sludge from facilities in New York lacking dewatering capabilities to those with such facilities, where the sludge could be transformed into fertilizer pellets. In the summer of 2014, the Newtown Creek was taken out of service and made available for auction by the City of New York. Subsequently, on March 1, 2016, the Ship Wreck Park Foundation of Pompano Beach successfully acquired the vessel from NYC through generous donations from Isle Casino Racing and the City of Pompano Beach. Following a series of delays, the ship commenced its journey from New York, reaching Miami on April 24, 2016. Finally, on July 23, 2016, the Lady Luck was intentionally sunk to the seabed, transforming her into one of South Florida's most expansive artificial reefs.

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Pablo Strika
Probably one of my favorite sites in Pompano. LL sits very close to the Rodeo25 and the Mary St. Phillips tug further north. In a no current day all 3 sites can be visited by swiming - probably only for tec divers. I have seen a couple of Goliaths lately in the Lady Luck - end of summer is here!
posted on 2024-08-27 13:36:07