AR-315 - Aircraft: CH-46 & OV10 Suggest edit

United States Suggest · North Carolina Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 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-315 is a dive site located off the coast of Cape Lookout, North Carolina, featuring two aircraft wrecks: a CH-46 helicopter and an OV-10 Bronco. This site offers divers the opportunity to explore military aircraft in a marine environment, attracting diverse marine life.

Divers can expect to see the remains of the CH-46 and OV-10, which are partially submerged and provide habitats for various marine species. The wrecks are often encrusted with coral and other marine growth, making for an interesting dive experience.

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 rubble wreck Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle for wrecks, macro for marine life

Location

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