The S.S. Inchulva Wreck-Del Ray Beach,FL
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N 26° 27.267 W 080° 03.549
17R E 593795 N 2926355
Co-ords to a marker that notes the dive site.Site co-ords are N 26 27.240,W 080 03.450
Waymark Code: WM635E
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 03/24/2009
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Popular dive site in Del Ray Beach.Close to shore at about 150 yards out and in about 25' of water.The wreck is from a September 11,1903 hurricane that broke the ship up.
Below is more information about the site.
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Required Delray Wreck - The S.S. Inchulva sank at this site during a storm in 1903 in 20 feet of water. Little remains of the wreck except for the boiler and a debris field over 300 feet long. And what remains is mostly covered with sand. Still the wreckage is a great marine life attractor and it's not unusual to see large Tarpon at the site. Since winter storms tend to uncover the wreck, Spring is the best time to dive this site.
To find the wreck swim approximately 560 feet on a 110 degree heading off of the North light pole at the boat ramp entrance on A1A.
Caution: Diving is not permitted from the Delray City beach to the North of the boat ramp. And, the sailboat concession to the South of the boat ramp doesn't want you getting in the way of their operations. This means that your rightful entrance and exit at this site is limited to the area of the boat ramp path to the ocean.
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20 minutes Directions: Take I-95 to Linton Blvd. (Exit #41). Go East to A1A. Then go North to Casuarina Road at the South end of the Delray Public Beach. Park on the East side of the street or in Anchor Park across the street.
Water Type: Ocean
Salinity: Salt
Access: Shore
Maximum Depth: 25
Typical Visibility: Good (41-60 ft)
Wreck or Submerged Object?: Ship/boat
Underwater Life: Fish
Has Reef?: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
1) To log a visit, at least a picture taken at the surface, including any distinguishing landmarks or buoys if present, is required. While you do not have to enter the water, this is encouraged.
2) If you dive at the site, describe your visit including any details you wish to share such as weather, water temperature, visibility, bottom time, and anything of interest that you observed, living or nonliving.