Mount Hope Tug Boat Suggest edit

United States Suggest · Rhode Island Suggest

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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

June, July, August, SeptemberBest months

18.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

4.0–10.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The Mount Hope Tug Boat is a popular dive site located off the coast of Rhode Island. This wreck dive offers an opportunity to explore a sunken tugboat that has become an artificial reef, attracting a variety of marine life.

Divers can expect to see the remains of the tugboat, with opportunities to explore the deck and interior. The site is home to various fish species and invertebrates, making it a vibrant underwater environment.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 18.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 4.0–10.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand silt wreck Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Use a wide-angle lens for the wreck, and consider lighting for interior shots.

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