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NBM Dive Site Resource

USS LST-471

Rodanthe, North Carolina, United States

Former WWII landing ship lost near Rodanthe while bound for scrapping. Published as a source-backed, unverified wreck profile.

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Historic Photograph

Historic U.S. Navy photograph of USS LST-471 in 1944.
USS LST-471 photographed during World War II service in 1944.U.S. Navy / Naval History and Heritage Command, via Wikimedia Commons · Public domain — U.S. federal government workSource ↗
WaterMarine
AccessShore access; confirm current entry, surf and legal access
ExperienceTraining and experience suitable for ocean surf, current and low visibility
Maximum depthApproximately 15 ft / 5 m (source-reported; confirm current depth)
Best seasonWeather and access dependent; no guaranteed operating season
VisibilityVariable; no current site-specific report verified

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.

Profile connection reserved

Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

Profile connection reserved

Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

Profile connection reserved

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.
Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
Dive Photograph PlaceholderDive-site photograph pending
Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
Dive Photograph PlaceholderDive-site photograph pending

Contributor media

Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
Dive-site video pending
Dive-site video pending
Dive-site video pending

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.
Automatically checked
No recent diver reports from the past 14 days

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.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

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.

Vessel type
Landing ship, tank
Penetration guidance
No penetration suitability established; overhead access requires appropriate training and a current assessment

History and significance

Built in Vancouver, Washington, LST-471 earned five WWII battle stars in the Asiatic-Pacific theater. Sold in January 1948, it was subsequently lost while being taken for scrapping.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Historical or local-source descriptions do not establish current access or a navigable position. Confirm current rules, site identification, safe entry and exit, weather and emergency arrangements. No unverified coordinates are supplied.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Surf, surge, rip currents, poor visibility, shifting sand, fishing line, boat traffic and unstable wreckage.

At the site

Facilities and support

Beach facilities and parking not verified; confirm current arrangements

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.