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Benwood wreck, Key Largo

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  • August 8, 2017
    Saw some huge barracuda, a sea turtle, many schools of fish, too many kinds to count. Relatively easy for new divers to navigate, since it is well-defined, and so much wildlife to see that the dive go...  more »
  • August 2, 2017
    Saw lots of fish, many turtles and eels. Bioluminescence. Can't get lost. If you can see the wreck you know where you are. Highly recommend.  more »
  • July 22, 2017
    We dove the Benwood after the Spiegel Grove. Nice and shallow, lots of fish and marine life. Gave me a great opportunity to practice with my new camera.  more »
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  • March 20, 2017
    This cargo ship sunk after a collision with another ship (both running without lights to avoid German subs) during World War II. It was raked and flattened to avoid clogging shipping lanes, so it lies flat and opened up on the bottom about 30'-40' down, easy access for recreational diving and a nice wreck dive for those who aren't up to diving through dark, enclosed spaces. The wreck functions as an artificial reef so a lot of marine life has set up shop here. This probably isn't going to excite advanced divers but is a great way to break up a set of coral reef dives with something a little different.
  • May 9, 2017
    Very easy to fine. There are anchoring buoys surrounding the wreck that makes it extremely convenient to hook up and get in.
  • June 13, 2017
    Great, historic wreck. Hangout for turtles and parrotfish.
  • June 3, 2017
    Wreck of a wreck in middle of sand means lots of marine life. Grouper, snappers, rays and eels are very common here.
  • May 1, 2017
    Very coolshipwreck dive. Lots of great wildlife to see
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The 53 km (33 mi) island is home to a wide variety of accommodations to suit different tastes and budgets. An ocean-view hotel room can be on the expensive side, and inland motels are considerably cheaper. You can enjoy close proximity to bustling restaurants and bars by booking a room near the marina. A house or condominium rental provides privacy and enables you to enjoy many of the comforts of home while on vacation.
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