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| Coordinates | "N75°39'50.3"W 36°01'57.4"N 75°39'50.3"W |
| Region | US Atlantic coast |
| Access via | Shore |
| Depth range | 5-20ft |
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The Triangle Wrecks is a wreck dive near Nag's Head, NC in the United States.
Two ships had the misfortune of running ashore in the same location but two years apart. December of 1927 marked the sinking of the first ship, The Kyzickes. The Kyzickes was a tanker bound for Spain with a cargo full of crude oil when it was caught in a storm. The strong winds caused the ship to take on water, ultimately destroying the boiler tubes. In 1929, the vessel Carl Gerhard also managed to run aground at the exact same location, slicing through the remains of The Kyzickes. Below the water line, you can see wreckage including a boiler. The wreckage takes the shape of a “triangle” and lies in about 15-20 feet of water. The scattered chunks of both wrecks can be found starting at 100 yards and ranging to 250 yards offshore. [1]
Details
Position
Depth
20ft to the sand.
Visibility
As low as 1ft, as high as 20ft. Increased currents typically correspond to lower visibility as they lift up silt from the bottom creating enormous silt clouds in the vicinity of the wreck.
Topography
Fine sandy bottom.
Conditions
Conditions are highly variable. Roanoke Island Dive Shop will not guide if the waves exceed 2 ft. Expect currents and low visibility.
Facilities
There are freshwater showers at the beach access which can be used to rinse self and gear. There are no changing rooms, public restrooms, or water fountains nearby. A lifeguard may be on duty.
Access
Via 2nd street public beach access, marked in red. There is limited street parking available, expect it to fill up quickly. If it's full there is also a beach access on 1st street but it's a longer walk to the entry area.
Adjust where you get in so that prevailing currents will carry you to the wreck.
Do
Find a suitable shore reference point. One of the buildings is a good choice. Swim out ~100m and use a snorkel from there to find the wreck. If the currents are up it may be easier to get in upstream, swim out and allow the current to carry you into the wreck.
See
There are two wrecks in a roughly triangular layout.
Life
There can be a lot of jellyfish on the surface, be wary of these when swimming out.
Dolphins, skates and rays are not uncommon here.
Angelfish may sometimes be found schooling near the wreck as well as miscellaneous small reef fish.
Safety
Hazards
- Strong currents
- Stinging jellyfish
- Low visibility
- Silt clouds
- Monofilament
Equipment
- Full wetsuit recommended due to jellyfish
- Cutting device (or two); monofilament is on the wreck
- Flashlight recommended
- Snorkel - useful for spotting the wreck