18-Fathoms Wreck -- 128 feet average depth

An unidentified freighter 56 miles off the coast. She is a large ship at over 300' and it is difficult to see it all in one dive. Commonly called the ore freighter or the ore wreck, she probably sank in the early 1900's. She is really one of the more spectacular dives, with her abundance of marine life and the chance at a really nice artifact from a ship that sees more sharks than divers.

For experienced divers.

Cost = $150. Load at 6:00, leave at 6:30. Return approx. 6:00

Barracuda Alley -- 63 feet average depth

Sunken Barge and approximately 20 Armored Personnel Carriers located approximately 10 miles out. This site offers divers the opportunity to see a sunken barge with additions such as concrete truck barrels, steel rebar structures, concrete drainage pipes and surplus demilitarized Armored Personnel Carriers. With the deck of the barge at approximately 50 feet this is a great training site.

Lots of marine life - great dive for all experience levels.

Cost = $70. Load at 7:00, leave at 7:30. Return approx. 1:30

Bill Perry -- 65 feet average depth

Part of the South Carolina artificial reef program. The reef is 26 miles offshore and covers an area of approximately 3 square miles. The reef consists of many different types of materials, from old 150' amphibious landing craft to Polaris missiles, pup tents, cement mixers and shrimp/tug boats.

Great dive for all experience levels.

Cost = $105. Load at 7:00, leave at 7:30. Return approx. 5:00

Bottle Wreck

Called the Bottle Wreck for the bottles found here. Very little of the ship remains above the sand - so be prepared to dig. Bottles were made for a wedding. Ship is still unidentified - will you be the one to discover its true identity?

For advanced and experienced divers.

Cost = $105. Load at 7:00, leave at 7:30. Return approx. 5:00

BP-25 -- 93 feet average depth

British Petroleum cargo vessel. Part of the South Carolina Artificial Reef Program. Surrounded by several New York City subway cars. Usually good visibility, great place for spear fishing, lots of marine life. Wreck penetration for certified divers.

For advanced and experienced divers.

Cost = $105. Load at 7:00, leave at 7:30. Return approx. 5:00

City of Houston -- 90 feet average depth

Built in 1971, this iron-hulled steamer was designed to carry passengers and freight between Galveston, Texas, and New York. During a storm on October 24, 1878 she foundered off Frying Pan Shoals. She is about 290' x 30'. She sits upright and the exposed shaft and engine/boilers makes her fairly easy to navigate. Loaded with artifacts including marbles, porcelain, silverware and bottles.

For experienced divers.

Composite Wreck -- 130 feet average depth

An unidentified composite constructed sailing ship, probably a British clipper ship. She lies 56 miles off the coast. Very few artifacts have been found to date since she is not dove often. Be prepared to fight of the triggerfish because they and grouper gather around this beautiful wreck.

For experienced divers.

Cost = $150. Load at 6:00, leave at 6:30. Return approx. 6:00

Governor -- 80 feet average depth

An unidentified civil war side wheel steamer, the "Governor" is a digger's delight, and yields a bounty of brass artifacts. Civil war belt buckles, rifles, cannon balls, bullets, and various other artifacts have been recovered from this wreck on a regular basis. Research suggest this is not in fact the "Governor", but is leaning towards the "Suwanee", both of which were carrying the same type of cargo. There is possibility on every dive that you could be the one to find the item that finally identifies this wreck -- so what are you waiting for? Click here for more Governor pictures

For advanced and experienced divers.

Cost = $95. Load at 7:00, leave at 7:30. Return approx. 5:00

Hebe and St. Cathan -- 110 feet average depth

Known as the "Twin Cities" wrecks, the Hebe and St. Cathan collided during blackout conditions in 1942 during WWII. The wrecks lie about 1/4 mile apart. The Hebe was a Dutch merchant vessel, resulting in a large wreck to explore with lots of artifacts. The St. Cathan was a British sub chaser, resulting in a smaller wreck to explore and does not have the reputation the Hebe has for giving up artifacts. The Hebe is well-known for its bottles, including various beer bottles, insecticide bottles, and lately Lysol bottles. Click here for more Hebe pictures

For experienced divers.

Cost = $150. Load at 6:00, leave at 6:30. Return approx. 6:00

Jell II -- average depth 53 feet

Part of the NC Artificial Reef system, the Jell II was deployed in 1991. This is a 174' vessel. The ship was seized, in part by USCG Point Martin, on February 25, 1980, 50 miles southeast of Cape Fear carrying 1 ton of marijuna.

She sits upright and the wheelhouse is very accessible making this a good site for wreck penetration training with a certified instructor. The wreck is covered with growth, which makes for a good opportunity macro photography. Flounder can often be found around the wreck and inside the cargo holds.

Great dive for all experience levels.

Cost = $95. Load at 7:00, leave at 7:30. Return approx. 5:00

Jim Caudle Reef/Little River Inshore -- 30 feet average depth

Barges that lie approximately 2 miles out of Little River Inlet. During placement of the last barge sunk in this area, the barge landed partially on top of the existing barge. The result is a large void that can be navigated underneath a barge. This last barge also has a portion of the top removed that allows the trained diver the chance to enter a part of the barge.

Great dive for all experience levels.

Cost = $70. Load at 7:00, leave at 7:30. Return approx. 1:30

Ledges/Tower Fishing -- various depths 60 feet to 130 feet plus

There are several ledges off our coast that are very popular places to spear fish or go "bug hunting" for spiny lobsters.

Subject to size, season, and bag limits.

For experienced divers.

Marie Palmer

Schooner sank on Nov. 30, 1909 off of Cape Fear near the Frying Pan Shoals. This will be an exploratory dive to see what this site is about.

Cost = $145. Load at 6:30, leave at 7:00. Return approx. 6:00

Pipe Wreck -- 82 feet average depth

Unidentified paddle wheeler which probably sank in the 1800's. Thought by some to be the "Governor".

For advanced and experienced divers.

Cost = $105. Load at 7:00, leave at 7:30. Return approx. 5:00

Raritan -- 90 feet average depth

Steel Freighter that ran aground on Frying Pan Shoals. She lies in about 90 feet of water and currently is in several large pieces. Close to warm gulf stream waters, visibility is usually great.

For experienced divers.

Cost = $145. Load at 6:30, leave at 7:00. Return approx. 6:00

Rosin Wreck -- 110 feet average depth

The ship is pretty well defined and the wreckage is collapsing in on itself. There is a gian swim through where the superstructure of the wreck has rusted away leaving only the ribs of the ship. Loaded with fish.

According to Patrick Carroll of WilmintonDiving.com, his research is suggesting this wreck is the Norwegian freighter Runa. The Runa was on it's way from Savannah GA to Liverpool England when it encountered rouch seas off Frying Pan Shoals on December 15, 1923. The Freighter W.W. Mills recovered 5 survivors but 22 others were never found.

Sherman -- 53 feet average depth

Captured as a blockade runner in January 1863, USS Princess Royal served in the Gulf of Mexico during the last two years of the Civil War. She was later named the S. S. Sherman. She lies approximately 6 miles out of Little River Inlet.

Great dive for new or experienced divers.

Shrimp Boat

Virginia

Cost = $105. Load at 7:00, leave at 7:30. Return approx. 5:00