Sea Girt Wreck

New Jersey, United States

Depth

30m

Visibility

- - -

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Sea Girt Wreck

New Jersey, United States

Depth

30m

Visibility

- - -

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Sea Girt Wreck

The '�Sea Girt Wreck'� is so called because it lies just off the town of Sea Girt - as many sinkings went unnoticed it is not likely that the real name of this schooner will ever be known. This wreckage comprises two 3-4 foot tall parallel wooden walls (which correspond to the hull sides) and a third wall (which is much lower) down the centre - the ship's keel. The bow at the east end is broken down but a large collection of machinery has endured, including a large old-style anchor and chain pile, as well as a huge winch to raise and lower the anchor. There is also a small boiler (though the '�donkey'� engine is missing). The three walls come together at the west end and the wreck peters out. The '�Sea Girt'� is large for a wooden wreck (about 250 feet) and this leads one to believe that the wreck probably sank rather late, probably after the turn of the century. One can find lobsters in the deep holes along the outer wall of the wreck, as well as in the chain pile. Sea Bass are common at this wreck and one can find scallops in the bow area. The bottom is clean and consists of pea gravel.

Sea Girt Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

30m

Visibility Range

— – —

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 35%

O₂

CNS Load (25 min)

16% at 28m / 36%

O₂

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Various

Weather Conditions

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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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