Gilbert Sea MV was a former drug smuggling vessel which was seized when docked in the Miami River. The vessel was donated to the Palm Beach County Artificial Reef Program.
Deployed in February 2002.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaXcnvjksE8
Gilbert Sea Wreck West Palm Beach Wiki
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Located in 90 feet of water 1.5 miles from the Palm Beach Inlet, this intermediate/advanced dive site is the wreck of the Gilbert Sea.
Its wheelhouse is covered in painted murals and is becoming known for its tropical and game fish.
This boat is part of the Governor's River Walk reef project.
Governor’s River Walk Reef is approximately 1½ miles south of the Lake Worth Inlet in about 90 ft. of water. It is due east of the natural reef, South Double Ledges.
There are 4 ships that make up Governor's River Walk, the Gilbert Sea, ShaSha Boekanier, St. Jacques, and Thozina. (Adiscuba)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wDlCOhk2ag
The article Wreck Dives: Gilbert Sea was first published on Florida Scuba Diving
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