USCG Bibb

The USCG Bibb is one of three deep sea dives in Key Largo, Florida. It has a max depth of 130 feet with an average depth of 95 feet. Skill level for the dive required is advanced. Open water divers can only dive with a guide or instructor teaching advanced courses. As an artificial reef it offers a plethora of different fish like a Goliath Grouper, sharks, barracuda, and jacks.

The Bibb was built in 1937 for the coast guard. It was used as a patrol ship for World War II. It was also part of an invasion of Okinawa and served in Vietnam. The 327 foot vessel has a beam of 41 feet and once drew 13 feet of water. In 1987 along with the USCG Duane, the Bibb was sunk. Penetration of the wreck is not recommended no matter the skill level. Strong currents, obstructions, and entanglements can be a definite issue with the vessel. It is very close to the Gulf Stream bringing a deep warm water dive. Proper diving schedules must be followed while on the wreck including a decompression stop. For this reason dive times on the vessel tend to be 20 minutes at most.