Thiorva Wreck
Thiorva Wreck: Whether you want a wreck diving scuba trip or just want to snorkel on the coral reef, Key Largo has it all!
This is a wreck diving scuba trip located to the north end of Turtle Reef. Not a lot is known about the wreck other than it is the suspected remains of an old 200ft schooner.
The wreck name is derived from the nameplate found in the 1950’s which bore the name Thiorva.
All that remains is her anchor, a cannon, and a few metal pieces scattered around.
Probably of more interest to snorkelers than scuba diving. Scuba trips do dive at this site as the area does have some interesting coral formations and marine life.
Key Largo Scuba Videos
One of the attractions of Florida Key scuba diving is that you will be able to take underwater photographs or underwater videos such as the one below.
With excellent light and clear waters you will be able to get some excellent shots.
This video will give you an idea of what to expect diving Thiorva Wreck and the rest of the Florida coast. The turtles are fascinating and there are plenty to see (Press the button second right on the bottom of the video player to see it in full screen)…
Terence’s Log
Thiorva Wreck
Depth: 3-4m (10-15ft)
Visibility: 9-39m (30 – 130ft)
Wreck Dive
Plenty of fish
Novice
Snorkeling: Yes
I didn’t dive this wreck as I was under the weather at the time, think the beer may have been off the night before, honest!
I chose to snorkel with a few mates and wasn’t disappointed when we spotted one of my cousins, a Hawksbill turtle.
Key Largo Dive Sites:
- Carysfort Lighthouse
- Carysfort Reef South
- Carysfort Trench
- Christ of the Abyss
- City of Washington
- Civil War Wreck
- Elbow Reef
- Sambo Reefs
- French Reef
- Fire Coral Cave
- Horseshoe Reef
- HMS Winchester
- Mike's Wreck
- Molasses Reef
- Molasses Reef Deep
- Molasses Reef North
- Nelsons Ledge
- North Dry Rocks
- North North Dry Rocks
- Permit Ledge
- HMS Winchester
- Thiorva Wreck
- Tonawanda
- Train Wreck or Tug and Barge
- USCG Bibb
- USCG Duane
- USS Spiegel Grove
- White Bank Gardens
- Windlass Wreck