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Novelty

Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, United States

Trawler deployed at AR-320 in 1986. The operator reports deteriorated wreckage and a separate bridge section nearby.

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WaterMarine
AccessOffshore boat access
ExperienceOffshore wreck experience
Maximum depthAbout 50–55 ft / 15–17 m
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.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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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

Connected artificial-reef collection

Deployment history

This dive site is included in the deployed Artificial Reefs search, where deployment records and connected news updates are gathered together.

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Shipwreck-only module

The wreck

This section appears only on shipwreck records and brings the vessel, its loss, present condition, access, and responsible wreck-diving considerations into one place.

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Dive boats that visit this wreck

Regional context

Located within

Before you arrive

Access notes

Discovery Diving lists this site. Confirm the itinerary, boat assignment, depth and conditions with the operator.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Offshore sea conditions, current and variable visibility. Review depth and local requirements before diving.

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.