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The Bone Wreck

The Bone Wreck

Maryland And Virginia, United States

Depth
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35m

Visibility
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4m - 12m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

The Bone Wreck

Maryland And Virginia, United States

The Bone Wreck
Depth
Depth Icon

35m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

4m - 12m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About The Bone Wreck

The Bone Wreck, otherwise known as the USS Bone is a high broken wreck. The vessel sits in roughly 75 feet of water. It is a steel wreck with a large amount of coral grown. One can find it just 11 miles southeast of Chincoteague Inlet. One can encounter sea bass, bluefish, sharks, triggerfish, skipjack tuna, dolphins and king mackerel. If one dives long enough you will find lobsters too.

The Bone Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

35m

Visibility Range

4m 12m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 31%

O2

14% at 33m / 33%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Bluefish
  • Dolphin
  • King Mackerel
  • Sharks
  • Skipjack Tuna
  • Triggerfish
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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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