This memorial reef was constructed in memory of Courtney Knight Gaines. 3 Super Reefs 16′ High X 18′ Triangular Base, 36,000 lbs ea. 1 ea Ecosystem on Pedestal 42 inches in diameter x 5 feet high, 4,000 lbs deployed on 19 Apr 2018. On 21 May 2019, 5 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs measuring 8 feet tall were added. Position verified by Bob Cox on 16 Jun 2019. On 24 Feb 2021, 7 Grouper Reefs measuring 5 feet high, 9 feet long, by 6 feet wide weighing 7,000 lbs each. On 2 May 2022, 1 Super Reef and 1 Florida Limestone Artificial Reef was added. On 6 Apr 2024, 2 AJ Super Reefs added with Ecosystems nested inside. On 9 Apr 2025, 1 AJ Super Reef added with Ecosystem nested inside.
Location:
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REEF ID: 245
Final Reef Placement: 4/9/2025
Latitude: 29° 44.546 N
Longitude: 85° 41.660 W
Range: 18.5 nm
Bearing: 228
Depth: 101 feet
Range and Bearing is taken from mouth of Mexico Beach Canal.