USS Arkansas
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Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands
Best timeMay to October
Water temp28-30°C / 82-86°F
Visibility40-55m / 130-180ft
AccessBoat Dive
Dive typesScuba
DifficultyAdvanced
Max depth55 m
Avg depth50 m
Nearest airportMAJ
Battleship wreckTechnical diveAtomic bomb history
Scuba
The USS Arkansas was a WWI-era battleship that was sunk by the underwater 'Baker' atomic blast. The force of the explosion crushed and capsized the ship, which now rests upside down in deep water, a dramatic sight for technical divers.
Features
A WWI dreadnought battleship that rests completely upside down at 55m. The wreck is heavily damaged from the atomic blast. This is a very challenging technical dive, showcasing the immense power of the nuclear test.
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