The Arratoon Apcar was an 80-meter/260-foot iron-hulled screw steamer built in 1861 in Scotland. On February 17, 1878 while on a voyage from Liverpool to Havana, the ship slammed into Fowey Rocks nearly colliding with the Fowey Lighthouse. The ship tore apart and was abandoned.

This is one of the five historic wrecks designated as part of the Biscayne National Park "Shipwreck Trail". The ship is encrusted with corals and home to numerous species of fish.

The wreck lies in just 8 meters/25 feet of water and can be explored by divers of all levels.

Waypoint: AAPCAR

Latitude

Longitude

Degrees

25.590283

-080.096667

Degrees/Minutes

N 25 35.417

W 080 05.800

Degrees/Minutes/Seconds

N 25 35 25

W 080 05 48

Fast Facts:

Avg Rating:

Avg Depth: 15 ft. / 5m

Max Depth: 25 ft. / 8m

Skill Level: Novice

Features:

• Artificial Reef

• Coral Reef

• Good Snorkeling

• Marine Preserve

• Wreck Site

The Arratoon Apcar, named after her original owner, Apcar and Company, was built in 1861 at a shipyard in Scotland. She was a 260-foot iron-hulled screw steamer with a beam of 35 feet.

On February 17, 1878 while on a voyage from Liverpool, England to Havana, Cuba, the Arratoon Apcar slammed into Fowey Rocks nearly colliding with the Fowey Lighthouse which was currently under construction. Ironically, the lighthouse was being erected on that very spot to warn vessels of the dangerous reef line which had already claimed more than one ship, including the HMS Fowey in 1748. Heavy seas and strong winds pounded the grounded vessel, pushing her further onto the reef. Heavy swells continuously lifted the ship, and then dropped her back down onto the cutting rocks. She quickly tore apart and was abandoned as a total loss.

The Arratoon Apcar is one of five historic wrecks designated as part of the Biscayne National Park "Shipwreck Trail". The shallow waters and surrounding coral reef make this a fantastic snorkeling and dive location. Boaters are advised to use caution as the shallow waters near the reef often create strong surge conditions.

Hechos rápidos:

Calificación promedio:

Profundidad promedio: 15 pies / 5 m

Profundidad máxima: 25 pies / 8 m

Nivel de habilidad: principiante

Características:

• Arrecife artificial

• Arrecife de coral

• Buen snorkel

• Reserva Marina

• Sitio del naufragio

El Arratoon Apcar, que lleva el nombre de su propietario original, Apcar and Company, fue construido en 1861 en un astillero de Escocia. Era un vapor de tornillo con casco de hierro de 260 pies y una manga de 35 pies.

El 17 de febrero de 1878, durante un viaje desde Liverpool, Inglaterra a La Habana, Cuba, el Arratoon Apcar se estrelló contra Fowey Rocks y casi chocó con el faro de Fowey, que actualmente estaba en construcción. Irónicamente, el faro se estaba erigiendo en ese mismo lugar para advertir a los barcos de la peligrosa línea del arrecife que ya se había cobrado la vida de más de un barco, incluido el HMS Fowey en 1748. El mar embravecido y los fuertes vientos azotaron al barco encallado, empujándolo más hacia el mar. arrecife. Las fuertes olas levantaron continuamente el barco y luego lo dejaron caer sobre las rocas cortantes. Rápidamente se desmoronó y fue abandonada como una pérdida total.

El Arratoon Apcar es uno de los cinco naufragios históricos designados como parte del "Shipwreck Trail" del Parque Nacional Biscayne. Las aguas poco profundas y los arrecifes de coral circundantes hacen de este un lugar fantástico para practicar snorkel y buceo. Se recomienda a los navegantes que tengan precaución ya que las aguas poco profundas cerca del arrecife a menudo crean fuertes oleajes.