Manager's Message
While the weather is great, how about a visit to a sunken ship wreck? Just a mile due south of Indian Key, are the remains of the San Pedro. She was a Spanish ship that sank in a hurricane in 1733 in only 18 ft. of water. Because of the relatively shallow water, it is very easy to dive or snorkel.
The wreck has been enhanced with cannons, an anchor and five mooring buoys. What a great place to spend a few hours on the beautiful blue water of the Florida Keys.
If you are planning a visit, please bring plenty of fluids and sunscreen. A diver-down flag is required!
- Melba Nezbed, Park Manager
Welcome to San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park
This underwater archaeological preserve features a submerged shipwreck that is available for diving and snorkeling. Part of a Spanish flotilla, the San Pedro was a 287-ton, Dutch-built ship which sank in a hurricane on July 13, 1733. Her remains were discovered in 1960 in Hawk Channel near Indian Key. After major salvage efforts in the 1960s, all that remains of San Pedro is a large pile of ballast stones covering an area 90 feet long and 30 feet wide. The underwater site has been enhanced with seven replica cannons, an anchor, and an information plaque. Visitors can also appreciate the marine life that occupies the site. Located in 18 feet of water, approximately 1.25 nautical miles south from Indian Key at GPS coordinates 24 degrees 51.802'N, 80 degrees 40.795'W. To prevent anchor damage, please tie up to mooring buoys located at the site.
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park, please call 305-664-2540.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park is located in 18 feet of water, approximately 1.25 nautical miles south from Indian Key at GPS coordinates: 24 degrees 51.802’N 80 degrees 40.795’W
Park Fees
Please call the Park for information at 305-664-2540.
San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park
P.O. Box 1052
Islamorada, Florida 33036
Phone: 305-664-2540
Fax: Contact Park for Number
Citizen Support Organization
Friends of Islamorada Area State Parks, Inc.
P.O. Box 236
Islamorada, FL 33036
