WHO’S READY TO DIVE NORTH CAROLINA?
North Carolina has some amazing diving, and this is definitely an adventure for experienced divers looking for something different. Explore the offshore ledges and keep your eyes open for those legendary Megalodon teeth!
DIVE SITES
Megalodon Ledge
Dive the Mt. Dirfy’s Wreck
Dive the Mt. Dirfy’s Wreck
Hunt for a piece of prehistoric history off the coast of Southport, North Carolina. Megalodon Ledge is known for the chance to find fossilized teeth from the enormous sharks that once lived in these waters. Every dive is a search, and every discovery is a thrill.
Divers must hold an Advanced Open Water certification and carry a surface mar
Hunt for a piece of prehistoric history off the coast of Southport, North Carolina. Megalodon Ledge is known for the chance to find fossilized teeth from the enormous sharks that once lived in these waters. Every dive is a search, and every discovery is a thrill.
Divers must hold an Advanced Open Water certification and carry a surface marker buoy, also known as a safety sausage. Finding a tooth is never guaranteed, but the search makes this an unforgettable North Carolina dive.
Dive the Mt. Dirfy’s Wreck
Dive the Mt. Dirfy’s Wreck
Dive the Mt. Dirfy’s Wreck
Discover a piece of North Carolina’s maritime history beneath the waves. The Mt. Dirfy’s was a 400-foot Greek freighter that sank in 1936. Today, the wreck rests in approximately 30 feet of water, with a bottom depth of about 45 feet near the stern.
Its impressive size and shallow depth make it a memorable wreck dive for a range of experie
Discover a piece of North Carolina’s maritime history beneath the waves. The Mt. Dirfy’s was a 400-foot Greek freighter that sank in 1936. Today, the wreck rests in approximately 30 feet of water, with a bottom depth of about 45 feet near the stern.
Its impressive size and shallow depth make it a memorable wreck dive for a range of experience levels. Explore the remains of the freighter with your dive guide and see a chapter of the Cape Fear coast’s history up close.
The City of Houston Wreck
Dive the Mt. Dirfy’s Wreck
The City of Houston Wreck
Step back into the age of steamship travel aboard the City of Houston. This 290-foot, single-engine steamship carried passengers and freight between New York and Galveston before sinking on October 23, 1878.
Today, the wreck rests in approximately 90 feet of water, 34 miles off Southport. Its depth and offshore location make it a rewarding
Step back into the age of steamship travel aboard the City of Houston. This 290-foot, single-engine steamship carried passengers and freight between New York and Galveston before sinking on October 23, 1878.
Today, the wreck rests in approximately 90 feet of water, 34 miles off Southport. Its depth and offshore location make it a rewarding dive for intermediate divers looking to explore a piece of North Carolina’s maritime history.
The Raritan Wreck
The Raritan Wreck
The Raritan Wreck
Explore the Raritan, a 251-foot ship that sank in 1942 and now rests in approximately 80 feet of water. The wreck lies in two sections, with the bow separated from the main body of the vessel. Both the bow and stern remain recognizable, giving divers distinct areas to explore.
With its deeper setting and spread-out structure, the Raritan is a rewarding wreck dive for intermediate divers.
Frying Pan Tower
The Raritan Wreck
The Raritan Wreck
Located approximately 32 miles off Southport, Frying Pan Tower offers an exciting offshore dive around the tower’s underwater structure. In approximately 55 feet of water, divers may encounter sand tiger sharks, king mackerel, dolphins, angelfish, and other marine life.
The site can offer excellent visibility, though conditions vary. Curre
Located approximately 32 miles off Southport, Frying Pan Tower offers an exciting offshore dive around the tower’s underwater structure. In approximately 55 feet of water, divers may encounter sand tiger sharks, king mackerel, dolphins, angelfish, and other marine life.
The site can offer excellent visibility, though conditions vary. Currents are common, so divers must carry a surface marker buoy, often called a safety sausage. Charter crew will assess conditions and confirm dive requirements before departure.
Sherman Wreck
The Raritan Wreck
Sherman Wreck
Dive into Civil War history at the Sherman, resting in approximately 52 feet of water about seven miles offshore. Originally named Princess Royal, the vessel began her journey as a British blockade runner. After her capture off Charleston, she was converted into a Union gunboat and later renamed General Sherman. She sank on January 10, 18
Dive into Civil War history at the Sherman, resting in approximately 52 feet of water about seven miles offshore. Originally named Princess Royal, the vessel began her journey as a British blockade runner. After her capture off Charleston, she was converted into a Union gunboat and later renamed General Sherman. She sank on January 10, 1874.
Today, the wreck offers beginner and intermediate divers a chance to explore a vessel with a remarkable past. Your charter crew will assess conditions on the day and help you make the most of the dive.
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