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Temporary Closure of Shipwreck Rhoda for Diving Survey and Cleanup

Published May 17, 2013

Beginning Saturday, May 18, the shipwreck “Rhoda,” located approximately one half mile northeast of the old United States Coast Guard Lifesaving Station on Fort Pickens Road, will be closed to all recreational vessel traffic, fishing and diving until May 24.

During the closure of the shipwreck, National Park Service (NPS) divers will conduct diving operations to survey the shipwreck site and remove all historical debris.

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