Biscayne

Biscayne was originally a 150-foot-long (45.7-meter) freighter deployed as an artificial reef in December 1974 just to the east of Key Biscayne. In July 1987, a second wreck, the 100-foot-long (30.5-meter) freighter Miracle Express, was deployed as an artificial just a few hundred yards east of the Biscayne. In August 1992, however, the energy from the wind and waves generated by Hurricane Andrew pushed the Miracle Express westward until she slammed into the stern of Biscayne, causing extensive structural damage to the Express and collapsing a section of the Biscayne’s stern. Today, the debris from the wreckage lies partially submerged in the sand at a depth of 61 feet (18.5 meters). The hull of the Biscayne forward of the impact remains largely intact, offering complex shelter for marine life and plenty of opportunity for divers to explore.