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USS ''Aeolus'' is an offshore shipwreck in the Atlantic off the coast of NC in the United States. At the end of its life it was a cable laying ship before being sunk as an artificial reef | [[wikipedia:USS_Aeolus_(ARC-3)|USS ''Aeolus'']] is an offshore shipwreck in the Atlantic off the coast of NC in the United States. At the end of its life it was a cable laying ship before being sunk as an artificial reef. | ||
[[File:USS_Aeolus_(ARC-3)_underway_at_sea,_circa_in_the_1960s.jpg|thumb|USS Aeolus (ARC-3) underway at sea, circa in the 1960s]] | [[File:USS_Aeolus_(ARC-3)_underway_at_sea,_circa_in_the_1960s.jpg|thumb|USS Aeolus (ARC-3) underway at sea, circa in the 1960s]] | ||
Revision as of 18:38, 22 September 2023
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| Type | {{{type}}} |
| Coordinates | "N76°38'39.541"W 34°16'41.099"N 76°38'39.541"W |
| Region | US Atlantic coast |
| Access via | Boat |
| Depth range | 90-110 ft |
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USS Aeolus is an offshore shipwreck in the Atlantic off the coast of NC in the United States. At the end of its life it was a cable laying ship before being sunk as an artificial reef.
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Details
Depth
90-110ft.
Topography
Conditions
Visibility typically between 40-70 ft. Summer temperatures typically between 75-80 degrees.[1]
Access
Couple hour boat ride out of Beaufort, NC.
Do
The deck section of the stern has a bunch of swim throughs. Be wary as there are cables and jagged metal in sections.
See
Life
Sharks, grouper.
Safety
Hazards
- Jagged metal
- Loose cables in the wreck interior
- Currents
Equipment
- Primary light if penetrating the wreck
- Cutting device
Media
Nearby
References