The Bow Mariner

Maryland And Virginia, United States

Depth

80m

Visibility

5m - 15m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About The Bow Mariner

The Bow Mariner, a 570-foot tanker sank on the 28th of February 2004 after it caught fire and then exploded. Onboard was 3.5 million gallons of ethanol, 193,000 gallons of fuel oil and 48,000 gallons of stored diesel fuel. The ship was about 50 miles to the east of Chincoteague, Virginia in roughly 240 feet of water while it sank. Water temperature averages around 44 degrees.

The Bow Mariner Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

80m

Visibility Range

5m – 15m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

—

Marine Life

Various

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