Papoose Wreck
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North Carolina, USA
Best timeMay to September
Water temp24-27°C / 75-81°F
Visibility28-38m / 92-125ft
AccessBoat Dive
Dive typesScuba
DifficultyAdvanced
Max depth38 m
Avg depth30 m
Nearest airportMIA
WWII wreckTorpedo damageSand tiger sharks
Scuba
The Papoose was an oil tanker torpedoed by a German U-boat in 1942. The wreck lies upside down, and the visible torpedo damage is a highlight. It is another fantastic site for encounters with sand tiger sharks.
Features
A 125m (412ft) oil tanker that lies completely inverted on the seabed. The massive torpedo hole is a prominent feature. The wreck is a major aggregation site for sand tiger sharks.
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