NBM Dive Site Resource
Parker (Theodore Parker / Liberty Ship)
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, United States
Liberty-ship artificial reef on AR-315 off Atlantic Beach; nearshore visibility can be limited.
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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.
Sand Tiger Shark
Carcharias taurusThe site operator reports that sand tiger sharks are sometimes encountered at the Parker wreck.
Naturally Buoyant MediaOpen Aquatic Life Profile →
Bull Shark
Carcharhinus leucasThe site operator reports that bull sharks are sometimes encountered at the Parker wreck.
Albert Kok at Dutch Wikipedia (Original text: albert kok)Open Aquatic Life Profile →
Black Sea Bass
Centropristis striataA current Crystal Coast guide lists black sea bass on AR-315, the artificial reef containing the Theodore Parker.
Smithsonian Environmental Research CenterOpen Aquatic Life Profile →
Site media
Photographs
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Dive videos
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Location map
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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.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.
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The wreck
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Plan the trip
Dive boats that visit this wreck
Discovery Diving lists this wreck and advertises this boat in its charter fleet. Confirm your wreck itinerary, boat assignment, conditions and diver qualifications with the operator.
Open boat profile →Beaufort, North CarolinaOutrageous VDiscovery DivingDiscovery Diving lists this wreck and advertises this boat in its charter fleet. Confirm your wreck itinerary, boat assignment, conditions and diver qualifications with the operator.
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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.