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John Minturn Wreck

John Minturn Wreck

New Jersey, United States

Depth
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6m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

About John Minturn Wreck
The John Minturn was a Sailing vessel. He ran aground during the well known Great Northeast Snowstorm of 1846 in which the gale force winds steered him ashore. This exact same storm was responsible for atleast 10 other downed vessels at the time. Its a shallow wreck reef, coral encrysted and teeming with marine life.

John Minturn Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck, Reef

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

6m

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21%

O2
Marine Life
  • Various
  • Crabs
  • Groupers
  • Eels
  • Black Fish
  • Bass
  • Lobsters
Weather Conditions
Water Temperature ℃
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