The Eglin Barge was deployed in 1977- Officially the seventh deployment of the Okaloosa County artificial reef program. This site goes by various names, including 100’ Barge, Eglin Barge and Air Force Barge, all descriptive of the origin and size of the original vessel. This site offers just 4 feet (1 meter) of relief from the seabed at a depth of 68 feet (20.5meters). A goliath grouper is reported to inhabit the bow area.