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Ricks
Wreck Intact
commercial fishing trawler leaning towards the port side with
some penetration for the trained wreck diver. Plenty of marine
life and a good dive. Francis
E. Powell/North Powell Torpedoed
by U-130 during a World War II attempt to disrupt shipment of
oil from Atreco, TX. During a towing attempt in rough seas,
the tanker split into three sections, which lie in different areas.
The Francis E. Powell or midsection is broken wreckage with no
discernable shape. The site is home to numerous lobster and
flounder. The N. Powell or stern rises 20 ft. off the bottom
and extends 30 ft. out with a debris field of 150 ft. Gulf
Hustler Wreck Intact
and upright, this surf clam boat has equipment still onboard.
The intact condition and large amount of relief provides a fun
and save dive. Monroe
Wreck Collided
with SS Nantucket in fog while on its way to New York carrying
140 sleeping passengers. The hull is in an advanced state of deterioration
and tilts sharply to the starboard. Large debris field stretches
off the starboard site. The stern rises 25 feet above sand
level. The engine stands 20 feet high in the middle of the
wreck. Brass
Spike Wreck Broken
up with 10 ft. of relief, this wreck is aptly named for the numerous
brass spikes available for scavenging. Also seen on this wreck
are lobster, tautog and flounder. Artificial
Reef Part
of the Virginia Coastal Reef System created by various state agencies,
the artificial reef consists of landing craft, steel barges, tanks,
tires, a scuttled boat, missile launchers, and wooden dry docks. Wooden
Barge Wreck Part
of the Virginia Artificial Reef System, this wreck has 10 to 15
feet of relief and abundant sea life. Carolina
Breeze Wreck This
fishing trawler went down in 2000. It sits upright and is mostly
intact. E.B.
Barge Wreck This
metal barge has 10-15 feet of relief with two landing craft—one
on the stern and one on
the bow. Tires are secured in the hold to attract wildlife. Sea
bass, skates, rays and lobster are seen here. Anthony
Anne Wreck Broken
in at least three pieces with 15 feet of relief, this boat was
sunk as part of Virginia’s Artificial Reef System around 1996.
The prop and wheel house are still visible and tautog, flounder
and sea bass are seen here with regularity. Steel Barge Wreck This intact steel barge sits upright with 10-12 ft. of relief. A nearby tire field provides shelter for tautog, sea bass, and flounder.
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