Explore Shipwrecks On The Maritime Heritage Trail In Florida

With Florida being a peninsula, it’s not difficult to visit any number of shipwrecks that have occurred off-shore over the years, especially if you’re an avid snorkeler or scuba diver. In fact, there are so many popular shipwrecks that have taken place throughout history specifically in one park, that Florida has designated an actual maritime trail for them. The Maritime Heritage Trail in Biscayne National Park offers an opportunity for visitors to explore the remains of six different shipwrecks within the area.

Biscayne National Park’s Maritime Heritage Trail provides guests with a chance to dive into six different shipwrecks within the park as long as they have a boat to do so.

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Six wrecks, spanning about a century, can be found throughout different portions of the park, each a different vessel and size.

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The area has been mapped, plus snorkelers who have the means to get there can use the brochure to guide them as well as keep an eye out for the mooring buoys.

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In fact, you don’t have to be a professional diver in order to enjoy this trail. There are tours offered for anyone looking for a three-hour adventure on the high seas.

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A few of the shipwrecks you’ll find within this trail include the Arratoon Apcar, which sank back in 1878 when it ran aground.

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The latest addition to the trail is the Fowey Rocks Lighthouse, built back in 1878. Known as the “Eye of Miami” guests can snorkel around the base of this spot.

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Or dive down to see Erl King, the 306-foot vessel which sank in 1891 and historically marked the time period of transitioning from wooden vessels to steel steamships.

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Spend the day exploring all six of these historic shipwrecks when you tackle the Maritime Heritage Trail in Florida.

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Have you ever heard of the Maritime Heritage Trail in Florida before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Also, if off-shore shipwrecks are of interest, check out the shipwreck ruin from 1715 With 3,000,000 silver coins in Florida.