AR-420 - 110' water barge Suggest edit

United States Suggest · North Carolina Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

34Max dive depth

34.0 mSite max depth

5.0–20.0 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-420 is a submerged barge located off the coast of North Carolina in the Cape Fear region. It serves as an artificial reef, attracting a variety of marine life and providing a unique diving experience.

Divers can explore the wreck of the 110-foot water barge, which is home to numerous fish species and other marine organisms. The structure offers interesting features for divers to investigate, including potential swim-throughs and abundant marine growth.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–20.0 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 artificial reef Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle shots of the wreck, macro photography of marine life

Location

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