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The Sherman:

Originally a 200 ft. blockade-runner, this 140 year old post-Civil War wreck lies in 52 feet of water about 6 miles from Little River Inlet.  Always surrounded by multitudes of marine life, the SHERMAN also offers a variety of artifacts for the careful hunter.  Around the upper boiler/engine area schools of baitfish, barracuda, and spade fish meander. On the bottom, you’ll find well camouflaged toad fish, octopus, nudibranches and flounder. US belt buckles, buttons, bottles and fossils have been found on this site,- a South Carolina shipwreck popular with divers of all skill levels. (1/2 day trip $110) Read More Here

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Charleston Tug:

This artificial reef lies in 62 feet of water just off the coast of North Myrtle Beach. The 130 foot tug is sitting upright with the top at about 30 feet and bottoms out at 62 feet. This dive consistently produces the best inshore dive visibility. In the few years that it’s been underwater, the tug has attracted a wide assortment of wildlife. Typical species include Barracudas, Spanish Mackeral, Spade Fish, Black Sea Bass, and Gobies. (1/2 day trip $110) Read More Here

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Barracuda Alley:

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This artificial reef consists of a 150 foot barge, originally adorned with concrete piping and steel A-Frames for divers to swim through, and a dive platform for training, all nestled comfortably close to  a platoon of 20 armored personnel carriers!  Weather has taken a toll on the vessel, sweeping the decks clear and scattering structure off to the side. Built in 1999, this site covers over 550ft. With a maximum depth of 63 feet, this is another great dive site for divers of all skill levels. Spadefish and Barracuda abound, and you never know what kind of marine life you may see. This site sits 10 miles off the coast. (1/2 day trip $110) Read More Here

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Megalodon Ledge

This full day dive is a challenging, but often rewarding dive off the coast in search of Meg Teeth and the accompanying skeletal remains that gather in the areas we search. You must be an advanced diver, nitrox certified, a minimum of 50 logged dives, with a wreck reel and safety tube to join us on these special trips. With depths down to 108 feet and occasionally a current, you’ll need to be a confident skilled diver. Call the shop if you are interested in this and meet these qualifications to find out about upcoming dates.

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JELL II

Originally a 180 ft. cargo ship that was used as a drug runner, this ship was sunk in approximately 1993 as part of the NC Artificial Reef program. There are lots of coral, sponges, and other marine life on this site that bottoms out at 65 ft. A great dive about 16 miles off the coast. (1/2 day trip $110)

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Pinnacle Reef:

This site was built in 2006 out of a 100-foot barge with high steel structure welded and bolted on to create a nice swim through. Concrete was then sprayed on the deck and on to the steel to enhance marine growth. When the vessel went down, it rolled over and landed upside down creating a giant cave type structure. The top starts at 45 feet and bottoms out at 63 feet. It is located 10 miles offshore, near Barracuda Alley. (1/2 day trip $110)

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The Suwanee, Formerly Know as the Governor:

This South Carolina shipwreck is a 200 foot Civil War paddle wheeler lies in 80 feet of water 22 miles off the coast. While it’s true identity remained elusive for many years, it has now been proven that this is indeed the Suwanee. The site offers everything from brass artifacts to Southern stingrays and a multitude of other marine life. The majority of the site sits under sand, but the engine area and paddlewheel shafts are still in their original position. (3/4 day trip $125)

BP-25:

In 1985, this 160 foot British Petroleum tanker was sunk as part of the South Carolina Artificial Reef Program.  The shipwreck serves as an “ocean oasis” for a rich community of marine life 90 feet deep. 40 subway cars were added to the site in 2003. (Full day trip $135)

The Bill Perry:

Part of the South Carolina Artificial Reef Program, this is a dual site consisting of a tug-boat and a military landing craft. Sunk in the 1990’s, the site attracts a variety of fish, including grouper, snapper, barracuda, and queen angels. The site is now covered in soft and hard corrals. The subway cars were added in 2003 but have since disintegrated and only a few undercarriages remain. Curious sea turtles are also known to make an occasional appearance. (3/4 day trip $125)

The Hebe and St. Cathan:

Also known as the Twin Cities Wreck, the Hebe, a Dutch merchant vessel, and the British sub chaser St. Cathan collided during blackout conditions in 1942. Now two of South Carolina’s most popular shipwrecks for advanced divers, they now rest 1/4 mile apart in 90-110 feet of water. This site is known for artifacts, tropical and game fish, as well as Sand Tiger sharks in the spring and fall. (Full day trip $175)