If you are a keen diver and love the water, you might want to plan a unique getaway in North Carolina. Divers here can not only see colorful sea creatures and unique ecosystems under the water, but also great shipwrecks along the shores. Get your diving gear ready and check out these great shipwrecks on your next vacation.

U-Boat

The 1 — U352 can be found on the Outer Banks of the North Carolina shores. The wreck sits on the seabed at a 45-degree angle, and is covered in seaweed, but you will find the conning tower intact. History lovers will love this experience. Built in 1940, the ship now lies 100-115 feet under the surface, so you will need to search for specialist scuba gear on sale to keep you safe while exploring.   

US Coast Guard Cutter Spar 

When Hurricane Irene struck in 2011, this ship moved 200 feet from its original position. It now provides a safe haven for Barracuda and other fish, and is located about 110 feet under the surface. The shipwreck is one of local scuba divers’ favorite, as it is intact and attracts several magnificent creatures, such as the giant southern stingray and tiger sharks. The good thing about this ship is that you can dive inside and explore more.

USS Schurz

A German captured gunship from the first World War is a great spectacle, too. It is 255 feet long, and is surrounded by coral reef. You will need to take a guide with you, as the artifacts on board are protected, and you are not allowed to take anything. However, it is well worth the dive, as you will see batfish, sea fans, and sharks when you visit this underwater spectacle. The USS Schurz is 110 feet under the surface, and has been there for a hundred years.

Aeolus

Lying just a couple of hundred yards from the Spar, Aeolus attracts tiger sharks hiding inside the wreck. The ship was originally 400 feet long, and is now split in two, due to the hurricanes hitting North Carolina’s shores in the past decades. It sunk in 1988, and the site offers a visibility of 40-70 feet, depending on the weather and the currents.

USS Indra

This wreck was originally 330 feet, and is just 10 miles from the Beaufort Inlet. As it is intact, it is a great sight whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver. It sunk in 1992, and was a landing craft repair ship. The USS Indra weighs 2125 tons and is in relatively shallow waters; 30-60 feet. When you dive down, you are likely to find sea bass, batfish, and barracuda.

If you would like to make your North Carolina vacation even more interesting, why not check out some of the shore’s most famous and attractive shipwrecks and their unique ecosystems? From war ships to service vessels and wrecks you can actually explore from the inside, North Carolina’s shores offer plenty to see for newbie and advanced divers.

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