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| MileMarker: | 0 |
| Location: | Lat 24 28.28 Lon 81 33.00; 14 miles E-SE of the Boca Chica channel |
| Markers: | none |
| Depth Range: | 140 to 320 feet deep |
| Skill Level req.: | advanced |
| Risks/Warnings: | extreme depth. Never attempt unless you are a Technical Deep Diver. |
| History | |
| The 610-foot WW2 light cruiser Wilkes-Barre was sunk in 1972 as part of the artificial reef project. | |
| Dive Description | |
| This sleek cruiser is totally intact, sitting upright in 320 feet of water. Her superstructure begins at 140 feet, and her deck is at 210 feet. Her massive size has created a large attraction for big animals, and sperm whales, whale shark, manta rays and loggerhead turtles have been seen at the site. Due to her depth, obviously only highly qualified decompression divers should even consider this wreck. |
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| Divesite info by: Jonathan Brinkman | |
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