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Manuela

Manuela

North Carolina, United States

Depth
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55m

Visibility
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14m - 42m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

Manuela

North Carolina, United States

Manuela
Depth
Depth Icon

55m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

14m - 42m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About Manuela
The wreck of the Manuela is visually magnificent. Many large pieces of the wreckage are undamaged because the Manuela lies at a substantial depth. The wreck lies on its starboard side. The Manueala is split into three large sections: the bow, the stern, and the amidships hull section. These sections are not contiguous and have small gaps between them. The debris field, a large semi-circle, lies inside the three intact sections. Navigation can be quite difficult at this wreck. The wreck is especially good on a clear day and with low current. The bow, which lies on its starboard side, is intact and is half buried in sand (although the anchor windlass and port side anchor are visible). The stern also lies on its starboard side and its rudder is half buried by sand. The third section, the hull, also lies on its starboard side. One can see the remains of the engine at the stern end of the hull. There are flat bulkheads at the bow end of the hull section which lead to the bow. The bow is at about 45 to 60 degrees to the hull.

Manuela Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck, Deep

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

55m

Visibility Range

14m – 42m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 22%

O2
CNS Load (20 min)

13% at 53m / 22%

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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.

  • 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.

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