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James J. Francesconi Tug (JJF Tug)

Emerald Isle, North Carolina, United States

Memorial artificial-reef tug on AR-330, visited on inshore shallow-wreck charters.

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WaterMarine
AccessBoat
ExperienceNovice
Maximum depth60 feet
Best seasonSeasonal details pending
VisibilityVisibility varies

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.

Atlantic Spadefish (Chaetodipterus faber) — photograph
Frequent wreck-school encounter

Atlantic Spadefish

Chaetodipterus faber

A current local operator conditions report recorded spadefish around the Army Tug/JJF wreck.

Brian Gratwicke

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Black Sea Bass (Centropristis striata) — identification reference photograph
Frequent wreck encounter

Black Sea Bass

Centropristis striata

A current local operator conditions report recorded black sea bass at the Army Tug/JJF wreck.

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

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Sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus) — identification reference photograph
Frequent wreck encounter

Sheepshead

Archosargus probatocephalus

A current local operator conditions report recorded sheepshead around the Army Tug/JJF wreck.

Dominic

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Photographs

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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Dive videos

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Dive-site video pending
Dive-site video pending

Published reference location

Location map

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Published reference coordinates34.56332, -76.85523
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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.
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Diver field observation

Report temperatures

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Depth readings

Before you arrive

Access notes

Offshore boat access. Confirm current conditions and experience requirements with the charter operator. Map points are for site discovery, not navigation.

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.