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James Swiger Memorial Reef

James William Swiger II , also known to those that loved him as, “Jim, Jimmy and Jimbo,”” wanted to be remembered for his love of the gulf but mostly he wanted to be remembered for the name he was most proud of, “”Dad.”” He commissioned this reef himself dedicating it to the love of his son, Corey, in his desire and final wishes to always be there for his son and to forever fish with him. 3 Florida Limestone Artificial Reefs (1 with a plaque) deployed on 10 May 2016. Verified by MBARA diver Bob Cox on 7 Jul 2022..”

Location:
Crooked Island Site

REEF ID: 180
Latitude: 29° 54.921 N
Longitude: 85° 35.960 W
Range: 9 nm
Bearing: 257
Depth: 77 feet

Range and Bearing is taken from mouth of Mexico Beach Canal.

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