Historic shipwreck preserve administered by North Carolina and the US Navy. Located 250 yards off Bladen Street beach in Nags Head, this Civil War era vessel is perfect for beginning wreck divers.
Difficulty
Beginner
Max Depth
20 ft
Type
Shore
Typical Visibility
20 ft
Conditions Summary
Best time today
6AM - 7AM
FAIR
Best day in forecast
Thursday
FAIR
2026-02-05
Community-reported visibility
n/a
Warnings for today
Strong surge expected today
Historic shore dive fully exposed to the open Atlantic. Direct hits from North through South swells create surf. Southwest energy is partially reduced while west and west-northwest swells are blocked. Shifting sands can expose or bury parts of the wreck seasonally.
