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Lowrance

Wreck · Pompano Beach

26° 13.202' N 80° 03.640' W

Technical Normoxic Trimix Technical Normoxic Trimix Max 210 ft Avg 180 ft Hot Drop Today AMPoor

Details

Technical Normoxic Trimix
Minimum recommended certification
Max depth
210 ft
Average depth
180 ft
Access
Hot Drop
Sea state today
AMPoor PMPoor

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Where it is

26° 13.202' N 80° 03.640' W

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Wreck Details

Sunk March 31st, 1984
Freighter
435 ftLength
55 ftBeam

Site description

The wreck lies in an east-west orientation, which runs perpendicular to the prevailing ocean currents. This alignment makes it relatively straightforward to locate. It rests upright at a depth of approximately 210 feet (about 64 meters), with the main deck positioned at 165 feet (approximately 50 meters) below the surface. The wreck is adorned with miles of fishing line, which can pose an entanglement risk. It’s advisable to carry a cutting device to navigate around these lines safely. As you descend toward the wreck, keep an eye out for large fish that are often spotted in the vicinity.

Route & typical conditions

Route

The midship area stands out as the most captivating part of the wreck. Here, divers can discover intriguing remnants and witness the passage of time. Unfortunately, the upper decks have suffered significant collapse over recent years, but the midship section remains relatively intact. For divers with the necessary training and experience, the Lowrance wreck offers an exciting circuit through its engine room. Access begins on the main deck via a hatch. Descending through a hallway, divers eventually find themselves above the engine room. Gorgonian-choked skylights allow ambient light to filter down, creating an otherworldly atmosphere. These openings illuminate the catwalks lining the room’s perimeter. Once inside the engine room, divers encounter a maze of equipment, pipes, and machinery. The space is both awe-inspiring and eerie. Divers can move around the various components, appreciating the engineering marvels that once powered the vessel. Keep an eye out for hidden corners and intriguing details. When it’s time to ascend, divers have two options: Large Holes: Several sizable openings were intentionally cut into the wreck during its preparation for sinking. These serve as exit points. Explosive Charge Hole: Alternatively, divers can exit through a smaller hole created by the explosive charges that sent the former freighter to the ocean floor.

Typical conditions

The Lowrance sits about 2.5 miles offshore. There is frequently some current there so divers will need to hot drop. The wreck of the Renegade is found approximately 700 feet due north of the Lowrance, should divers find themselves on the bottom and with a north current, go with the current and either the Lowrance or Renegade should appear. 

Wreck history

Lowrance historic photo
This freighter is massive. The vessel had a mechanical breakdown and became stranded in Port Everglades. She sat there for three years until she was sunk as an artificial reef on March 31, 1984. The marine electronics company, Lowrance, donated to the cleanup for sinking, hence the final name.

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