

The Proteus is a 220-foot steel-hulled freighter sunk in 1985 as an artificial reef. Resting at depths between 15 and 22 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres, the wreck provides approximately 18 feet of relief. Divers access the site by boat. Conditions typically feature mild currents and visibility ranging from 12 to 21 metres. The wreck is considered an overhead environment with potential for entanglement, requiring appropriate caution. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 25C to 28C. A typical dive duration is 40 minutes. This site is suitable for experienced divers comfortable with wreck penetration and deep diving protocols.
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If you look closely in the hold, you may still be able to find one of the thousands of license plates thrown into the ship when it was used as a garbage barge.
Accessible via boat trips from Miami-area operators.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-22m
Visibility
12-21m
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
The wreck lies at depths between 15 and 22 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
No, the Proteus is a boat-only dive site.
Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 12 and 21 metres.
The site is a deep wreck with overhead environments and potential for entanglement.
Diving at Proteus in Miami requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Proteus in Miami. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 28°C.