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THE ELBOW to 85’ Int. Famous for three wrecks: The Civil War Wreck,
the City of Washington, and the Tonawanda (a steamer sunk in 1866).
Caution: Surgy, strong currents.
NORTH DRY ROCKS to 25’ Beg. The main part of this reef has four ridg-
es that come within 5 feet of the surface. This reef is snorkelable. There
is a large archway in the middle called Minnow Cave. Gray, queen, and
French angelfish, silversides, parrotfish, trumpetfish, and scrawled file-
fish are common. Caution: Surgy.
KEY LARGO DRY ROCKS (CHRIST OF THE DEEP) to 30’ Beg. The nine-
foot bronze statue known as Christ of the Deep is found here. The reef
breaks the surface at low tide. This site has a large variety of sea life.
Good for snorkeling. Caution: Surgy.
“CHRIST OF THE DEEP” statue near John Pennekamp Coral Reef State
Park is a replica of the “Christ of the Abyss” statue located in the waters
off Genoa, Italy. It has become encrusted with marine growth. Divers
and snorkelers alike enjoy this awesome underwater site.
GRECIAN ROCKS (FORE REEF) to 30’ Beg. Spur-and-groove reef that
reaches the surface. Excellent for snorkeling. This is a sanctuary preser-
vation area. Caution: Surgy.
