Delaware Water Gap (Beer Train Wreck) Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

2.0–8.0 mVisibility

NoneCurrent

MildSurge

40 minAvg dive time

June, July, AugustBest months

18.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

0.0–5.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The Delaware Water Gap is a scenic area known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities, including the Beer Train Wreck dive site, which features a submerged train wreck that attracts divers interested in both history and underwater exploration.

This site contains the wreck of a train that derailed while transporting beer, now submerged in the Delaware Water Gap.

Conditions

Visibility: 2.0–8.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: None Suggest edit
Surge: Mild Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 18.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 0.0–5.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
rock silt debris Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Use a wide-angle lens for the wreck, consider lighting for low visibility.

Location

Underwater Moments at Delaware Water Gap (Beer Train Wreck)

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