 Panama
City
Panama City is one of the premiere wreck diving sites in the United States.
Over the years, many ships have found themselves on the bottom of the Gulf Of Mexico here in Panama City.
The aquatic life around these wrecks is stunning, and should NOT be missed.
Grouper, octopus, anemone, and perhaps even a Whale Shark could be seen!!!
Black Bart
This
artificial reef is named "Black Bart" in memorial to Captain
Charles Bartholomew who was the Navy’s Supervisor of Salvage in Panama
City for many years. Capt. Bart was an avid sport diver who worked
diligently on many joint artificial reefs between the Navy and the
Panama City community. The wreck was deployed in the early 1990s.
The 185-foot oil field supply ship sits upright in about 75 feet of
water. Her bow points due south. The bridge can be reached at 40 feet
and the main deck is at 66 feet. The cargo holds are open for
exploration. Divers can also explore the head (complete with toilets)
and the galley which still has several appliances. The Black Bart is a
popular spot for wreck training and for photography.
There is an abundance of fish in and around the ship. Turtles have been
spotted at times, along with catfish, flounder and grouper. The bottom
is a bit silty; visibility is generally 20-25 feet at the main deck. Be
sure to bring a dive light. One Halloween, a prankster chained a
skeleton, complete with mask and snorkel, to the wheelhouse. No word on
whether the skeleton is still there.
What's Included in the price?
Call for current price.
Accommodations at a local hotel, 1 two tank boat dives or the entrance fees to one of the crystal clear Florida Springs ( 4 dives total ). Air and tanks are included on scheduled dives.
Other gear rental is 50% off regular prices.
 Diving Locations:
Panama City Dive Center - http://www.pcdivecenter.com/
Emerald Coast Dive Center - http://www.divedestin.com/
When are the next trips
in 2010?
April 23-25 (See
more details)
June 25-27
August 27-29
October 24-26
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Trips require a $100.00 deposit to hold your place and full payment 2 weeks before the trip.
For more info, and to schedule your slot, call Scuba Adventures at (615) 826-1725 or
drop us an email
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