USCG Cutter Duane
The 327 ft. "Secretary Class" Coast Guard Cutter Duane was put down as an artificial reef on November 27, 1987. It has since become home to a wide variety of pelagic and reef fish and host numerous types of coral formations. The Duane sits upright, with the bow pointing to the southwest. She offers a unique dive as everything is intact and properly oriented, giving divers an increased sense of "ease" about the dive. Her main deck level is at about 107 ft. with structure as high as 70 ft. This gives divers an opportunity to plan and make multi-level dives, safely extending bottom times.

 Depth range 50-125 ft.

Description: Secretary Class United States Coast Guard Cutter (WPG 33)
Date Commissioned: August 1, 1936
Date Scuttled: November 27, 1987
Length: 327 feet
Beam: 41 feet
Max Depth: 130 feet

Look at the other locations in Pennekamp Park and the National Marine Sancatuary of Key Largo Florida
French Reef
Christ of the Deep
North Dry Rocks
Grecian Rocks
Pickles Reef
Snapper Ledge
Sand Island
Molasses Reef
Benwood
LSD Spiegel Grove
 

PLEASE NOTE:
It is Ocean Divers' policy to recommend
against making any "penetration" dives
 

Ocean Divers supports the Upper Keys Artificial Reef Fund by requiring all divers doing the Spiegel Grove or the Duane to purchase an Artificial Reef Medallion

When you are planning to dive on the USCG Duane you may consider the following classes to enhance your experience and skills.
PADI Deep Diver
PADI Wreck Diver
PADI Enriched Air Nitrox