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USS S 5 Wreck

USS S 5 Wreck

Delaware, United States

Depth
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48m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

USS S 5 Wreck

Delaware, United States

USS S 5 Wreck
Depth
Depth Icon

48m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

10m - 30m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About USS S 5 Wreck

The USS S Five as many people know it, sank due to a Pilot Error when a induction valve was left open by mistake. This caused her Torpedo room to flood, dragging her nose down. Luckily the sumarines lenght was greater then the water depth and the crew started making a hole in her back side with a drill and saw. 40 hours later the crew members escaped from this hole. Its a beautiful wreck dive. Due to depht, this wreck dive is recommended for advanced divers only. Exellent bottom topography.

USS S 5 Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Deep, Reef, Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

48m

Visibility Range

10m 30m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 24%

O2

13% at 46m / 25%

O2
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  • Groupers
  • Snappers
  • Various
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Dive Site Hazards

  • 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.

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

  • 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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