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Markum & Hyde: 9 am Departure Wed. August 5th
August 5 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
9 am Departure
The Hyde is a classic Carolina coast dive—an upright, high-relief wreck with great structure, big fish energy, and seasonal sand tiger shark encounters that make this site a favorite year after year. Originally built in 1945 as a working hopper dredge, the Hyde spent decades maintaining waterways and supporting coastal infrastructure. After retirement, she was cleaned and intentionally sunk in 1988 to create a long-term artificial reef. Today, the Hyde is a thriving habitat—and one of the best-known wreck dives off the Wilmington coast.
The Markum Sunk in the fall of 1995, Sitting on her side in 80′ of water, her massive hull stretches to within 40 feet of the surface. The Markham has shown many of us how fast the ocean can make art of iron. Marine life including schools of bait fish, amber jack, mackerels and barracuda, as well as the occasional Sand Tiger Shark, make this dive a must-see!!
Number of Dives on This Charter: 2
Charter Cost: $135
LE — Less Experienced: Open Water Certified with less than 10 North/South Carolina boat dives.
Divers can earn their Advanced Open Water Certification or Wreck Specialty Certification on this dive charter.
Reserve your seat with a $50 deposit or call us at (919) 341-2787.