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John Dwight Wreck

John Dwight Wreck

New England, United States

Depth
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25m

Visibility
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3m - 9m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

John Dwight Wreck

New England, United States

John Dwight Wreck
Depth
Depth Icon

25m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

3m - 9m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced


About John Dwight Wreck

The John Dwight was a Wooden, Steam Powered Rum Runner. Her sinking remains a mystery till this day. She anchored just off shore on the night of April 6, 1923, awaiting to transport her illegal cargo. After this everything blanks. Some people claims explosions and firing. the next day many of her crew members washed up onshore with gun shot wounds. Its a very interisting dive with loads of artifacts to explore.

John Dwight Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Drift, Reef, Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

25m

Visibility Range

3m 9m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 40%

O2

16% at 23m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Barracudas
  • Bass
  • Black Fish
  • Groupers
  • Jacks
  • Sea Ravens
  • Various
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Eddy Pull-Off Zones — Eddies behind structures can pull divers away from the main drift line.

  • Delayed Surface Pickup — Strong current can exceed surface tracking assumptions, delaying boat pickup.

  • Vertical Current Shear — Currents may vary by depth, causing vertical separation even when divers stay together.

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

  • 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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