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After diving SAN FELIPE of the 1733 Fleet, meet Shipwreck Historian Karen McKee for dives on SAN FRANCISCO and LA ALMIRANTA near Long Key Point! SAN FRANCISCO was an English built merchant nao displacing 264 tons. Nicknamed "The Craig Wreck", she's situated in 8' of water 1 mile seaward from Craig Key. Visibility on this solid ballast mound sometimes exceeds 30'. Craig Key protects her from the cloudy, sediment laden waters of the Gulf of Mexico flowing out from nearby Channels 2 and 5. A great introductory wreck site for snorkelers as well as divers, SAN FRANCISCO is home to thousands of friendly fish. Then, blaze 1 mile 220 degrees to LA ALMIRANTA, the vice-flagship of the Fleet. This 500 ton leviathan bristled with over 60 cannon and protected the rear of the convoy. She's nicknamed "The Cannonball Wreck" by locals, for the thousands of cannonballs recovered here. Situated on the eastern edge of Channel 5, the Cannonball Wreck can be a tough dive. Unpredictable currents, visibility less than 10 feet and large Bull and Tiger sharks are a reality here. On the positive side, she's loaded with delicious fish like snapper and grouper. Thousands of lobster find her ballast irresistible, but locals pick her clean before the start of season!
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