Joe's Tug

Originally, this 75-foot tug sank at the pier in Key West in 1986. It was raised and cleaned and was meant to reside in the waters off Miami as an artificial reef, however, late on the night before it was to be transported from Key West, it was towed out ahead of schedule with an ulterior motive, to be sunk closer to home. But this tug had a mind of its own, because on its way to its alternative site, it started taking on water and chose its own spot to sink.

Joe's Tug sits in about 65 feet of water in the sand, largely intact, except for the missing wheelhouse, which has largely disintegrated over the years. The entire hull is easily accessible as a result, and usually filled with schooling fish.