Now marked by a 136-foot tall lighthouse, on this spot in 1822 the USS Alligator grounded and sank while protecting a convoy from pirates.
Now all that remains of the wreck are the twin piles of ballast stones, but the coral reef in just 25 feet of water is vibrant and alive.
As with most dive sites in the area, the depth will vary depending on where on the reef we tie up.
You can count on tons of marine life which are very tame due to its marine sanctuary status.