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Hesperides

Hesperides

North Carolina, United States

Depth
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10m

Visibility
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3m - 8m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Hesperides

As this site is at a depth of less than 40 feet hour-long dives are common. It is, however, rather difficult to get onto the wreck. It sits in the shoals and is regularly undiveable because of the currents. Exploring the wreck on a rough day is unwise. The steering quadrant juts out from the wreck and comes to within 10 feet of the surface - it could very easily rip a gash into the bottom of a dive boat. The wreck is contiguous and sits on its keel. The bow is mostly intact (with the anchor lying on its port side) and sits upright. The stern also provides some relief and has its rudder, steering quadrant and four bladed propeller still in place.

Hesperides Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

10m

Visibility Range

3m 8m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21%

O2
Marine Life

  • Sheepshead
  • Spadefish
  • Oyster Toadfish
Weather Conditions

Water Temperature
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