U.S.S. Spiegel Grove

The Spiegel Grove is Now Right side up

Hurricane Dennis improved one of the most famouse dive sites in the world.  The U.S.S Spiegel Grove, once resting on her starboard side now sits upright as originally intended by the those who sank her 3 years ago.  Volunteers in Key Largo spent 8+ years of planning, two attempts and millions of dollars but failed to sink the U.S.S Spiegel Grove right side up. The Spiegel Grove is 510 feet long 84 feet wide and lies in 130 feet of water just 6 miles off the coast of Key Largo.  The Spiegel Grove is the largest artificial reef in the world.  In early July 2005, Hurricane Dennis caused currents and wave action strong enough to push the Spiegel Grove upright on her hull as originally intended by the organizers who original sank the ship.  Fantastic Endeavors is now reserving spaces for wreck tours of the Spiegel Grove.  Please email us at spiegel@fantasticendeavors.com to book your space today to experience the new and improved Spiegel Grove.

Spiegel Grove Picture Gallery:

Heavy Metal Wreck Tour Key Largo March 2006

"Upright" Spiegel Grove July-August 2005

Spiegel Grove "On Her Side" May-June 2005

Spiegel Grove Pre-Sinking Preparation September 2001

The Spiegel Grove is so massive that it takes a few dives just to see the entire length of the ship.  The Spiegel Grove is the ulimate wreck dive but for Advanced Divers only due to the depths of the ship and the potential for strong currents.  

Pictures from inside the vast superstructure of the Spiegel Grove

Click the links below for more information on the Spiegel Grove:

Where is the Spiegel Grove? (Nautical Chart)

Florida Keys Council of Tourism Spiegel Grove Homepage

For a history of the Spiegel Grove go to:  www.spiegelgrove.com

Take the PADI Wreck Diver Specialty and see inside the these wrecks!

Click below for information on the latest artificial reef project in the Keys:

Key West Hoyt S.Vanderburg Artificial Reef Project

Fantastic Endeavors is based in Key Largo which is the first and closet of the Florida Keys to Miami.  We organize SCUBA diving classes, dive trips, group tours and events throughout the calendar year to the Florida Keys.  We are currently enrolling SCUBA Classes and Spiegel Grove wreck tours.  Please call 305-453-9208 for more information on diving in the Florida Keys and Spiegel Grove tours or email at spiegel@fantasticendeavors.com

“Diving the Spiegel Grove right side up with Dave Hartman was amazing.  Dave knew most of the boat inside out and was able to take me on tour inside the boat that covered so many highlights; the mess hall, captain’s quarters, and the wheel room.  He also showed me where the secret “Snoopy” is located.  He made the most of our 35 minutes at 90+ ft.  Thanks Dave, I look forward to coming back and going through other parts of that boat.” 

- Paul Acerbi,

Vice President

Synovate YC