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Welcome to the International Scuba Divers Club video.
This time we will be guiding all of you thru the mythical Hydro Atlantic #wreck.
The sections of this video:
0:00 Intro
1:23 Dive Briefing
2:24 Diving the Outside of the Wreck
6:07 Diving the Bow
7:50 Diving the Engine Room
10:14 Diving the Stern
11:54 History of the Wreck
HISTORY
Launched: 1905, at Yard 51 of the Sparrows Point, Maryland, facility of the Maryland Steel Company, official number 260377, as a US. Army Corps of Engineers’ hopper dredge to a maximum of 45 ft.
1922: it dredged 1,366 loads for the Philadelphia District, which removed a total of 2,378,593 cubic yards of material.
1950: Sold to Construction Aggregates Corporation
1961: Re-Built. The rebuild deepened her draft, increasing her hopper capacity from 3,076 cubic yards to approximately 5,000 cubic yards, and most likely rebuilt her superstructure, which was originally constructed of wood. The hopper dredge worked on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel project, dredging sand to help construct the man‐made islands for the tunnel.
1962: An engine caught fire and moved to New York for repairs.
1968: Sold to Hydromar Corporation of Delaware.
Later, condemned to a salvage yard for scrapping.
Name History:
Delaware (1905)
Sand Captain (1950)
Ezra Sensibar (1961)
Hydro Atlantic (1968)
Divesite:
As the Hydro Atlantic was being towed by the tug Elizabeth II to the scrap yard at Brownsville, Texas, her hull gave way and she sank in approximately one mile east of the Boca Raton Inlet on December 7, 1987. Apparently, the towing operation neglected to maintain the four pumps that were needed to keep the leaky 82-year old vessel afloat, and she began to wallow behind the tug. By the time the situation was recognized, it was too late. The tug parted the tow lines and the dredger quickly settled beneath the surface. Sitting bolt upright, the bow of the Hydro Atlantic points southward with her forward mast reaching to within 100 feet of the surface, while the deck is encountered at approximately 145 feet. The bridge and superstructure present several levels to explore, with the collapsed aft-facing bulkheads allowing easy entry in to the interior. Railing still lines the perimeter of the vessel. Moving aft, a large access hold is bordered by winches and other machinery. A large crane can be found along either side of the ship, the operator’s chair long since vacant. Swimming past the single stack, divers will encounter the engine room skylights, which present one of many points of entry into the interior of the ship. Dropping down past several catwalks and then moving forward, divers will be confronted with a large panel of gauges and controls that used to power the dredges on the ship. The boiler room can be found on the opposite side of this area. Heading towards the stern, there is an aft hold that allows abundant areas to explore. While divers have recovered numerous artifacts, there are still many brass fittings, gauges, and assorted material still remaining on the ship. The wreck of the Hydro Atlantic is perhaps one of the most visually stunning wrecks in South Florida. The surfaces of the vessel have largely been incorporated by gorgonians, and areas appear very much like a pasture of purple sea fans that oscillate in the current. It is also interesting to note that exotic Indo‐Pacific fish species, such as moorish idols and yellow bar angelfish, have been observed on this wreck. This is most likely due to the wreck’s proximity to Boca Raton Inlet and the Intercoastal Waterway, where local aquarists may release their unwanted specimen fish. The moderate depth offers a wonderful wreck for initial technical training. Even veteran wreck divers will enjoy a dive on the Hydro.

[@doglizzie6]

Dove it several times in 1989-1991 on air with twin 80’s. My husband retrieved two brass lights and I cleaned them and put new guts in them and they now light my living room. Such fun!

[@InternationalScubaDiversClub]

Great story! I bet that back in those day the wreck was even more interesting than now, less decayed and full of interesting sights! I'd love to see a pic of those lights by the way! Thanks for dropping by and leaving this comment!!

[@andrecandrade]

Your best video so far! Amazing! 👍👍👍

[@InternationalScubaDiversClub]

Thanks man!!! always trying to improve!!!

[@Padipro]

One of my favorite dives in South Florida. Great video!

[@InternationalScubaDiversClub]

Everyone's favorite tec wreck right!?

[@lukeb6721]

I'm diving this wreck for the first time next week. Thanks for a great overview and pointing out features to look out for. Great video!!

[@InternationalScubaDiversClub]

excellent! can't wait to hear about the dive!

[@scottannis70]

Thanks Alejandro and DDA for such an excellent documentation of what is surely the overall favorite and “signature” wreck here in South Florida!

[@InternationalScubaDiversClub]

Thanks Scott for your kind words!!! more "special guests" to come in the future!!

[@eddiepisano9687]

Excelente vídeo e imágenes Alejando...., como no pueden ser de otra forma te vas superando en cada nueva realización!!!! La narración y descripción del buceo y del naufragio, es un PLUS genial!!! Gracias TOTALES!!!!👏

[@InternationalScubaDiversClub]

Muchas gracias Eddie!! cada uno va con mas y mas trabajo encima jajaja pero con mucho gusto se los hace!! un gran abrazo y gracias por el comentario!

[@urunancy2002]

amazing wreck and video as well! Soon I'll dive it, I'm so exciting!

[@InternationalScubaDiversClub]

Thank you Nancy! Welcome to the channel! I hope you enjoy your dive!!

[@davidcandelario7563]

Wow! What an amazing video you guys have put together! This is amazing and keep up the fantastic work! Great job Ale with the shooting and DDA with the great information

[@InternationalScubaDiversClub]

Thanks David!! we'll try to have more and more guests moving forward, we'll see how that goes!!

[@jimbooth2010]

GREAT video! liked how you indicated what part of the boat we are looking at in the video. I hope to dive it on 21 may! cheers!

[@InternationalScubaDiversClub]

Glad you liked it! we've been doing that reference for a while now, and like you many others enjoyed it. Most of the wreck videos since 2018 have this formate (and many more to come!) I hope your dive on the Hydro goes well, is definitely an amazing wreck and one of my favorite in the area!! Be safe and happy diving!

[@billfoley5356]

Nice video... Enjoyed diving with you!

[@InternationalScubaDiversClub]

There you go Bill!! you are one of the stars of the cut!!!

[@mabelrebora2423]

EXELENTE producción y vídeo!!!! Felicitaciones

[@InternationalScubaDiversClub]

Muchas gracias!!!

[@juanpablomalleret263]

Terrific !! Congrat !!

[@InternationalScubaDiversClub]

Thanks Juan!!! Gracias Juan!!!

[@toddreiman1141]

Great job!

[@InternationalScubaDiversClub]

Thanks a lot Todd!!!

[@ScubaHockeyDoc]

Diving it tomorrow, Thanksgiving, with my Trimix instructor, James Blackman. Can’t wait, thanks for the great information!

[@InternationalScubaDiversClub]

Hope you enjoyed it!!! Saw the pics of you guys leaving on Kenny's boat!

[@ScubaHockeyDoc]

@@InternationalScubaDiversClub We saw a lot of deep sand, missed the wreck. Surface and deep current very different. Lowrance tomorrow!

[@InternationalScubaDiversClub]

@@ScubaHockeyDoc The answer to that... try it again!!!! All of success tomorrow!

[@Rlrb73]

Brutal.. .excelente video!!!

[@InternationalScubaDiversClub]

Gracias Rafael!! un gusto que lo hayas disfrutado!

[@juancarlosarroyo4354]

Que grandes!!!!! Se lo he enviado a Esther a ver si consigue ver lamáquina por fin

[@InternationalScubaDiversClub]

jajajajaj a desplegar el marcadorrrrrr

[@nes.torfernandez]

Subscribed! What a great and explanatory video. Footage and color came out great for such a depth.

[@InternationalScubaDiversClub]

Thanks for joining us Nestor! we hope the rest of the guides on the channel are of your liking too!!!

[@lydialeigh4]

Wow - love, love, love this wreck footage! And the fact that it is a natural wreck makes it that much more special. Another remarkable video- bravo!!

[@InternationalScubaDiversClub]

Thanks Lydia!! the fact that is a natural one trully makes it unique!!! Glad to see you around!

[@mikesbigadventures194]

This is a fantastic wreck. I dove it a few weeks ago in 4kt ripping current so we had a hot drop and still almost missed it. Almost makes me want to move to Florida

[@InternationalScubaDiversClub]

It is a fantastic wreck indeed!! (with low current is better!)

[@jimbro2899]

Nice job guys. Excellent penetration