Shipwreck · Key West, Florida
Lt. Col. Ellery W. Niles
A 187 ft minelayer army in Florida's artificial reef file (FWC), dated 1985. FWC's note: "187' Former US Army Minelayer, the "Lt. Col. Ellery W. Niles", Upright in Sand"
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Quick facts
| Type | Shipwreck, minelayer army |
|---|---|
| Sunk as a reef | 1985 |
| Seabed depth | 28 m (92 ft) below MLLW |
| Position | 24.4535°N, 81.7663°W (approximate, ±500 m) |
| From Key West Lighthouse | 11 km (7.1 mi), bearing 162° SSE |
| Source | FWC Artificial Reef Locations in Florida |
How to see it
Underwater, so there is nothing to see from the shore. From Key West Lighthouse, 11 km (7.1 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.