Raritan – July 10th

Number of Dives on This Charter: 2

Charter Cost: $210

Experiance Level: I – Intermediate: 

• Must have Advanced Open Water or Deep specialty certifications (or equivalent dive experience)
• Divers are required to dive Nitrox.
• Divers can complete Deep or Wreck specialty training on these trips. Students completing one of these specialties will dive with one of our instructors.
• Must be 15 years old

How the Wreck is Laid Out on the Bottom

When the Raritan drifted off the shoals and sank in roughly 85 to 90 feet of water, the stress of the grounding and the weight of her heavy coffee cargo caused her steel hull to fracture. Today, the wreck is essentially broken into two distinct major sections, resting on a flat, sandy bottom:

• The Bow Section: The bow rests on its side, providing a massive profile that rises up off the ocean floor. Divers can easily identify the forward cargo holds and machinery. Because it sits high, it acts as a perfect structural catalyst for massive schools of baitfish and pelagic predators.

• The Stern Section: The stern sits relatively upright compared to the bow. It features the remains of the engine room, propeller shaft area, and steering gear. The collapse of the midsection means there is a debris field separating the two halves, scattered with structural steel, piping, and remnants of the ship’s internal framework.

Because the site sits near the western edge of the Gulf Stream, it frequently enjoys excellent visibility (often 50+ feet) and warm water during the summer diving season. The high profile of the broken hull makes it a premier haven for giant loggerhead sea turtles, massive barracuda, and groups of sand tiger sharks cruising through the wreckage.

Book on line with a $50 deposit or  call  us at (919) 341-2787 .