Marine life is abundant and flourishing on this wreck. Tube sponges, hard and soft corals, purple tunicates, curling hydroids and striped bristleworms provide splashes of color all over the gray hulk. Within the confines of her open cargo holds and around the hull, pompano, Spanish hogfish, and schools of grunts and snapper circle rhythmically. Curious barracuda hover silently nearby.
This is an ideal dive site for all types of photography whether you want to concentrate on macro, fish portraits, or wide angle. Macro enthusiasts should look for the many colonies of vibrant purple tunicates and
bristleworms that abound. The porthole on the starboard stern and colorfully encrusted propeller make excellent subjects for wide angle photographers.
About 200 feet from the General Rogers is a second wreck. This vessel, which was sunk at about the same time as the General Rogers is an overturned self-propelled Coast Guard barge. It is not recommended for divers to swim inside because the interior is very cramped and silty. A line attaches the two wrecks and they can be explored on the same dive. However, the General Rogers has so much to offer that it is likely divers will expend their bottom time without ever leaving this wreck.
There is no shortage of marine activity. If you have the patience of a saint, a circling juvenile spotted drum may permit you to take a photo. Porcupine fish, lobster, schooling grunts, big lizardfish, as well as queen and gray angels are among the permanent residents in the area.
This is also a superb night dive. The water is generally calm. The color is vibrant. You will find it quite easy to find wonderful creatures all over the site.. This is a must for macro photography.
