WHAT IS THE SPIEGEL GROVE?

   The USS Spiegel Grove is a Landing Ship Dock (LSD 32),
which has been sunk to create an artificial reef in Key Largo.
The vessel is 510 feet in length, 84 feet wide.

She resides at a depth of 134 ft near Dixie Shoals
in Key Largo. The depth at the highest point of
the ship is 60-65 ft, depending on the tide level.

Since her sinking in 2002, the Spiegel Grove had been lying
on her starboard side. Due to the waves/currents/surge from
Hurricane Dennis, the Spiegel Grove now sits upright as
shown here (this image is not an actual photograph).

PHOTOS FROM THE CURRENT POSITION OF THE SHIP.

PHOTOS FROM THE ORIGINAL POSITION OF THE SHIP.

Photo by Stephen Frink

 

Photo by Stephen Frink

For a history of the Spiegel Grove click here.

To defray the costs of cleanup, preparation, and towing, the
Key Largo Chamber of  Commerce Artificial Reef Committee
will be selling medallions which will be required for divers
wishing to visit the artificial reefs off the Upper Keys.  

Two versions are available:
Lifetime Medallion:  Purchaser's name will be engraved on the plaque which will be  installed on the USS Spiegel Grove. $250 (only 1000 will be cast/sold)
Annual Medallion: To be purchased annually, for access to any of the Upper Keys Artificial Reefs. $10

Lifetime Medallions can be ordered by calling the
Key Largo Chamber of Commerce at (305) 451-4747. 

Both medallions can be ordered from the
Chamber of Commerce website. 

Order link is at the bottom of page.

Contributions for the project can be sent to:

Upper Keys Artificial Reef Committee
P.O. Box 2720
Key Largo, FL 33037

Checks should be made payable to:
Upper Keys Artificial Reef Committee