USS Aeolus

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USS Aeolus

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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ]
Precision: Approximate

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Latitude: 34° 17' N
Longitude: 76° 38' W

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Access

The Aeolus is available by a 1-1/2 to 2 hour boat ride from Morehead City/Beaufort.

How? By boat

Distance Long boat time (> 30min)

Easy to find? Hard to find

Dive site Characteristics

Average depth 30.5 m / 100.1 ft

Max depth 39.6 m / 129.9 ft

Current Low ( < 1 knot)

Visibility Good ( 10 - 30 m)

Quality

Dive site quality Great

Experience CMAS ** / AOW

Bio interest Outstanding

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Week crowd

Week-end crowd

Dive type

- Wreck
- Deep
- Sharks
- Big fishes
- Ambiance
- Shoal

Dive site activities

- Marine biology
- Photography

Dangers

- Depth
- Dangerous species

Additional Information

The Aeolus was intentionally sunk in 1988 30 miles from shore. Since then sand tiger sharks and many angelfish have called the ship home. The gunboat is lying on its starboard side. Great wreck diving and easy penetration.