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Civil War Iron Steamer, Morehead Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty
AdvancedRecommended 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)
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The Civil War Iron Steamer is a historic wreck dive site located off the coast of Morehead City, North Carolina. This site features the remains of a steamship that sank during the Civil War, providing a unique opportunity for divers to explore maritime history while observing marine life that has made the wreck its home.

Divers can expect to navigate around the wreckage, which is partially intact and offers various openings to explore. The site is known for its marine biodiversity, including schools of fish and other marine organisms that thrive around the structure.

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