USS Atlanta

Iron Bottom Sound, Solomon Islands

Depth

128m

Visibility

8m - 23m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

USS Atlanta

Iron Bottom Sound, Solomon Islands

Depth

128m

Visibility

8m - 23m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About USS Atlanta

Went down off Guadalcanal. in a battle between the Americans and Japanese in 42'. A torpedo hit the engine room after the bridge and gun turrets were attacked. It set alight and had to be scuttled. Best dived on trimix from 200ft she lies at 430ft. Currents get moody from 300 and vis fades at 15. The wreck lies port side at 60degrees. The stern is hardly intact but the AA guns from the aft deck are still lying around. Tech equipment is necessary to counter the current and up to 400 watt lights for visuals.

USS Atlanta Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Deep, Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

128m

Visibility Range

8m – 23m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

—

CNS Load (20 min)

-1% at 126m / 21%

O₂

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Marine Life

Various

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Dive Site Hazards

Gradual Narcosis Onset — Narcosis may develop slowly, making self-assessment unreliable.
Task Fixation at Depth — Cognitive narrowing at depth can reduce awareness of time and ascent rate.
Increased Gas Density Breathing Load — Higher gas density at depth increases work of breathing.

Deceptive Entry Openings — Openings may become restrictive inside due to angle, collapse, or corrosion.

Surge-Induced Internal Silt Shift — Internal surge can move silt and debris without direct contact.

Partial Overhead Environment — Many wrecks limit direct ascent even without full penetration.

Fine Rust Particle Silt-Out — Disturbed rust particles can rapidly reduce visibility.

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