AR-302 - YANCEY Suggest edit

Cape Lookout Suggest · North Carolina, Cape Lookout Suggest

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33Max dive depth

33.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

MildSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

24.0–29.0 °CWater (summer)

10.0–15.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The AR-302 is the former USS Yancey (AKA-93), a 459-foot attack cargo ship intentionally sunk as an artificial reef off Cape Lookout.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Mild Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 24.0–29.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 10.0–15.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand reef wreck Suggest edit

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Wide-angle lens recommended for capturing marine life and reef structures.

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