Ashkhabad

North Carolina, United States

Depth

18m

Visibility

8m - 23m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Ashkhabad

North Carolina, United States

Depth

18m

Visibility

8m - 23m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Ashkhabad

This dive site features the Ashkhabad, a 400-foot ship that sunk in the area. It is generally quite broken and littered about due to it being knocked about by Allies because of its hazard to navigation. It mostly consists of flattened hull plates. The bow covers the most space of the wreck and is separated by the boiler by a large sandy patch. The propeller, shaft alley and stern rudder are now missing. One should not attempt this wreck when visibility is poor but if visibility is good it can be a rather rewarding dive. The majority of the Ashkhabad is buried under sand.

Ashkhabad Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

18m

Visibility Range

8m – 23m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 50%

O₂

CNS Load (45 min)

13% at 16m / 36%

O₂

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Dive Site Hazards

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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