W.E. Hutton Wreck Suggest edit

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended 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)

Overview

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The W.E. Hutton Wreck is a popular dive site located off the coast of Cape Lookout, North Carolina. This wreck, a former freighter, offers divers a chance to explore marine life and artifacts from the ship's history.

Divers can explore the wreckage, which is home to various marine species. The site provides opportunities for both shallow and deeper dives, with the wreck lying at varying depths. Expect to see schools of fish, coral growth, and possibly larger marine animals in the surrounding waters.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 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 wreck reef Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Use wide-angle lenses to capture the wreck and surrounding marine life; early morning or late afternoon provides the best light.

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