More shore dive info

[Jason B]

While searching the web for info on the Huron I came across info on some other shore dives in the same area. Has anyone dived any of these? Anyone want to?

Off the shores of Kill Devil Hills, an unidentified tugboat rests about 300 yards south of Avalon Pier, approximately 75 yards off the beach, in 20 feet of water.

The Triangle Wrecks -- Josephine, Kyzickes, and Carl Gerhard -- sit about 100 yards offshore, about 200 yards south of the Sea Ranch Motel, in about 20 feet of water. These vessels sank in 1915, 1927, and 1929, respectively. You can access these wrecks by boat or swim from the beach.

The USS Huron, a federal gunship that sank in 1877, taking 95 crewmen to the bottom. This wreck is about 200 yards off the beach at MP 11, resting in an estimated 26 feet of water

Explorer – Tugboat, lost on December 12, 1919. Milepost 11, just 100 yards north of Huron. 150 yards offshore in 20 feet of water.

Oriental – The Boiler Wreck. An iron-hulled transport ship. Built in 1861. Lasted only 9 months before she grounded in fog in 1862. She lies off Pea Island in 20 feet of water.

The freighter Metropolis, also called the "Horsehead Wreck," lies about 3 miles south of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse off Whalehead Beach in Corolla, 100 yards offshore and in about 15 feet of water. This ship was carrying 500 tons of iron rails and 200 tons of stones when it sank in 1878, taking 85 crewmen to a watery grave. Formerly the federal gunboat Stars and Stripes that worked in the Civil War, this is a good wreck to explore in the off-season. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, you can drive up the beach and swim out to this shipwreck site.

 

[fishboy8989]

I went to the triangle wreck last night after work, a little current pushing to the south and the vis was only about 6-8 ft. But there were plenty of sheepshead, I made three shots and came home with a 3.5, 4, and 8 pounders. Not bad for a little time after work. I didnt even get to the marker bouy and just went around the shallow part. Maybe the water will clear up today.

 

[jgarysmith]

I HAVE DOVE THE TRIANGLE WRECKS SEVERAL TIMES THIS YEAR. I HAVE been lucky and got great vis of about 15ft. Usually able to see top to bottom. Great dives off the beach. It really depends on the currents, tides and vis. There is alot of fish and marine life. there is also another wreck called the Irma about 100 yards south of the Triangle wrecks, but I have never dove it or know much about it. Like to try it one day. G