Arratoon Apcar Shipwreck in Biscayne National Park

Arratoon Apcar Shipwreck

This shipwreck is just 10 to 20 feet below the water's surface.

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Arratoon Apcar Shipwreck Details

The _Arratoon Apcar_ was built in Scotland in 1861 and sank en route from Havana to Liverpool on Feb. 17, 1878. The 262-foot-long wreck's shallow grave in 10 to 20 feet of water near Fowey Rocks, with a coral-covered lower hull, iron beams, and a lively tropical fish population, is a terrific spot for snorkeling and SCUBA diving. The _Arratoon Apcar_ wreck is part of the Biscayne National Park Maritime Heritage Trail.

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