Star Trek
Wreck · Miami Beach
25° 42.002' N 80° 04.653' W
Technical Normoxic Trimix Max 210 ft Avg 195 ft Hot Drop
Today AMPoor
Details
Technical Normoxic Trimix
Minimum recommended certification
- Max depth
- 210 ft
- Average depth
- 195 ft
- Access
- Hot Drop
- Sea state today
- AMPoor PMPoor
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Where it is
25° 42.002' N 80° 04.653' W
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Best Gas
Gas prices
| Diluent tank | $35.50 |
| O2 tank | $10.00 |
Gas prices
| Aluminum 80 | $10 |
| Steel HP 100 | $10 |
| Steel LP 85 | $10 |
Wreck Details
Sunk July 27, 1982
Freighter
204 ftLength
35 ftBeam
Site description
The Star Trek, originally built during World War II as one of 558 amphibious vessels known as a Landing Ship Medium (LSM), measured 203.5 feet in length, has a beam of 34.5 feet, and displaced 520 tons when empty. LSMs were amphibious assault ships of the United States Navy. Most LSMs were scrapped during the Cold War. Unlike her sister ships, the Lakeland and the Pioneer One, both also sunk off Miami, the Star Trek’s superstructure underwent extensive modifications from its wartime configuration. Unfortunately, specific details about this vessel remain unknown, except that it was converted after the war for commercial freight service. On July 27, 1982, the former LSM was intentionally scuttled in 210 feet of water off Miami to serve as an artificial reef. Hurricane Andrew, in 1992, caused significant damage to the freighter’s superstructure, although the vessel rolled back onto its side as the storm moved inland.
Route & typical conditions
Route
The wreck now rests on its starboard side, with the hull bent about one-third of the way back from the bow. The modified bridge and superstructure lie mostly destroyed in the sand beneath the wreck due to the hurricane. The ship’s external walkways, resembling those of an aircraft carrier, were installed on both sides to allow the crew to traverse the ship without entering the cargo holds. However, the external walkway on the port (top) side has begun to fall off, creating an interesting swim-through experience. The only remaining intact original features are the guarded props. While some penetration is possible, caution is advised due to the vessel’s deteriorating state and numerous dark, silty internal passages.
Typical conditions
Conditions can be challenging in this site. Given its depth divers shall expect the bottom to be dark. There are many ghost fishing lines in the wreck - divers shall bring a cutting device with them. Visibility varies a lot - it may range 20 to 50 feet.
Wreck history
The Star Trek was built during World War II as one of 558 amphibious vessels known as a Landing Ship, Medium, or LSM. She was one of the few LSMs to be converted for other uses. In 1992, Hurricane Andrew turned the wreck and then, as the hurricane moved ashore, the wreck rolled onto her starboard side where she still rests.
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