Mercy Jesus

Northernmost freighter wreck on Florida's popular Wreck Trek.

Boat Access
19m Avg Depth
21m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features the Mercy Jesus, a 100-foot freighter resting at a depth of approximately 70 feet. The wreck is upright and oriented with its bow pointing Southeast by South East (SSE). It’s located as the northernmost wreck within the Wreck Trek – a line of five wrecks positioned in a north-south sequence, all reachable by swimming. This area presents an interesting dive experience for those seeking to explore historical shipwrecks.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

goliath groupergreat barracudasouthern stingrayangelfishmoray eelspadefishsnappergrunt

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Depth to 21m and potential currents require good buoyancy.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Moderate

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 29.7°C

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