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.
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Plan Your Visit
wreckdrift diveturtleshark
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
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