NBM Dive Site Resource
City of Athens
Atlantic Ocean off New Jersey, New Jersey, United States
A commonly dived historic wreck off New Jersey documented by a current New Jersey wreck-charter reference; exact navigation coordinates are intentionally not inferred.
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Aquatic life at this dive site
What divers may encounter
Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Site media
Photographs
Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Dive videos
Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.Recent field observations
Diver-reported temperatures
Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.
Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.
Why divers know this place
Highlights
Passenger liner lost in a 1918 collision
Before you arrive
Access notes
No public navigation coordinate is published in this baseline. Use a qualified captain or independently verified current position, comply with flags and maritime rules, and respect war graves and archaeological protections.
Plan within your training
Conditions and hazards
Depth, decompression, current, cold water, low visibility, entanglement, fishing gear, unstable wreckage and overheads. Penetration requires specific training and a conservative site plan.
At the site
Facilities and support
No onsite facilities; support is vessel-based. Confirm oxygen, ladder, communications, redundant gas and evacuation planning.
Independent resource notice
This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.