Shipwreck · Miami, Florida
Buddy Merrit
A 70 ft barge in Florida's artificial reef file (FWC), dated 1987. FWC's note: "80' Barge with Steel Yacht Cradles the "Buddy Merrit""
Open in the viewer from Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse →
Quick facts
| Type | Shipwreck, barge |
|---|---|
| Sunk as a reef | 1987 |
| Seabed depth | 131.1 m (430 ft) below MLLW |
| Position | 26.2359°N, 80.0470°W (approximate, ±50 m) |
| From Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse | 4.2 km (2.6 mi), bearing 127° SE |
| Source | FWC Artificial Reef Locations in Florida |
How to see it
Underwater, so there is nothing to see from the shore. From Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse, 4.2 km (2.6 mi) away, CoastFinder draws it below the horizon at its bearing and distance, with its charted depth.
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Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.