AR-145 - 115' Landing Craft (LCU 1468) Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

AdvancedRecommended cert

35Max dive depth

35.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

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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AR-145, also known as the 115' Landing Craft (LCU 1468), is a popular dive site located off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. This site features a sunken landing craft that attracts a variety of marine life and offers divers an opportunity to explore a unique underwater structure.

Divers can expect to see the remains of the landing craft, which lies on the ocean floor. The site is home to various fish species and other marine organisms, making it a vibrant dive location. The wreck provides interesting features to explore, including the hull and surrounding areas.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate 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 wreck Suggest edit

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Wide-angle shots of the wreck, close-ups of marine life

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