Charleston Tug Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

24.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

10.0–15.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Charleston Tug is an artificial reef created by the sinking of a tugboat, providing an interesting dive site for marine life observation and exploration.

Divers can explore the wreck and surrounding reef, which is home to various fish species and marine invertebrates. The tugboat structure offers opportunities for penetration dives for advanced divers.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 24.0–30.0 °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

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