Shipwreck of the S.S. Florida, Alpena, Michigan

Day 3 in Alpena Michigan. The SS Florida — a 271x40x15 wooden steamer sank May 1897 when the George Roby rammed her starboard aft in 10-12 minutes. She rests at 197ft bottom, deck at 176ft. Dove into 2-4ft waves and descended to find a massive, intact wreck — WOW. Swam her deck past artifacts lying everywhere in the holds. Three decks, multi-story cargo holds, fun swim throughs. Bridge house with axe visible under the window. Got into the tight bridge house quarters before the gear-load made us turn around. Photos came out dark and blurred but Jitka Hanakova's photos tell the story better. One room had metal and wood decaying into stalactite-like formations on the ceiling. The SS Florida was one of the most amazing wrecks I have ever seen. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU0-KMDRx9w. Charter: www.tbscuba.com.