PC-1174 Wreck Dive Site in West Palm Beach

PC-1174 wreck overview

The PC-1174 is a former military patrol craft and artificial-reef wreck in the West Palm Beach Corridor. Palm Beach County Diving Association describes the wreck as having broken into several pieces; the largest section lies beneath the bow of the Mizpah. It is one stop in a longer northbound corridor route, not a shore-access site.

Depth, access and planning

• Site type: patrol-craft shipwreck and artificial reef.
• Depth: published descriptions place the Corridor at about 85 feet overall, with a published range of approximately 63–90 feet. This is a regional range; depth varies across the route and wreck material.
• Access: boat only. The Corridor is commonly dived as a drift. Current and drop point vary by day; follow the captain’s briefing and dive plan.
• Experience: Confirm the planned profile, training requirements and current with Stuart Scuba before booking. Wreck entry requires appropriate training, equipment and an approved plan.
• What divers may see: artificial-reef growth and fish life; seasonal goliath grouper encounters are possible in the wider Corridor but never guaranteed.

Approximate site map

Approximate site location: the map is centered on the West Palm Beach Corridor wreck area. It does not identify the exact PC-1174 section, mooring or boat drop point. Ask the captain which part of the Corridor is planned.

Open approximate Corridor location in Google Maps

Charter information

View Stuart Scuba’s West Palm Beach wreck charter information, check the charter calendar, or contact Stuart Scuba to confirm the current site, access, diver requirements and conditions.

Sources

• Palm Beach County Diving Association: Palm Beach wreck dives
• The Palm Beaches: local scuba diving sites
• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: artificial reef location-data caveat