This is a poetic scene since the Black Bart is an Oil Rig Supply Ship. This site is extraordinary because of its unique structure. The wheelhouse can be inspected by divers from 40 feet down. The deck is located at about 66' below the ground and offers access to the cargo hold.
The ship's toilet (head) is located outside the wreck, on the sand with a cheerful skull. You can also find plenty of sealife at nearby Warsaw Reef. The SS Tarpon is a historical shipwreck. In 1937, she sank and claimed the lives of 18 crewmembers, including Willis G. Barrow (captain).
Dive Locker is a great place to have the adventure of your dreams, no matter your level of experience. Did you know that PCB is known as the Wreck Capital in the South? The interactive map of scuba diving Panama City Beach includes almost 150 dive spots with more than 50 wrecks that were sunk as artificial coral reefs. There are also eight featured dive sites that you should try.
Our philosophy of Only The Best Training ensures that we work with you to reach your goals. We also guarantee a top-quality experience in the water.
We also offer closely supervised Introduction to Spearfishing classes that will teach you the basics of spearfishing and help you to take your first dive. Divers with different levels of experience can choose from a range of classes to earn their certification. Daily dive charters are offered by Dive Locker.
Panama City Beach is the ideal spot to get your feet and everyone else wet. You can get certified in our dive shops and be on your way to the bubbly depths.
The best time to go for this dive is when the current and visibility are at their highest. St Andrews Park's jetties are also great for snorkeling in Panama City Beach. In 1985, a Navy hovercraft 100' in length fell into the ocean. The twin aluminum pontoons rise 10' above the ocean floor in good condition and are still in good repair. Although the hovercraft looks unusual, it is unlikely that it will be a featured dive site. You can still swim laps and float up and back along the staircase.
An Average Diver, at an Average Depth, With an Average Tank
Based on personal experience, an average open-water certified diver using a standard aluminum 80-cubic-foot tank on a 40-foot dive will be able to stay down for about 45 to 60 minutes before surfacing with a safe reserve of air still in the tank.
So just to reiterate: don't grab animals, don't hold them for photo ops, don't go for rides on dolphins or turtles, and don't force puffer fish to inflate (it can be fatal to them).