Mares

Smuggler’s Plane

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Smuggler’s Plane wreckage consisting of the wings and 2 engine cowlings in the middle of a shallow sandy/ sea grass bottom. There are no other underwater items of interest in the area, so don’t miss the directions on how to locate the wreck once you are underwater.

Because this is the only structure within several hundred yards, the wreck has an abundance of critters and if you are patient word has it that there are sea horses in the sea grass

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Wildlife Species

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SSI Training Centers

8m / 26ft

Max. Depth

beginner

Level

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