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Historic wreck (Civil War)Marine Protected Area

USS Monitor (Graveyard of the Atlantic)

Depth: 70–70 mLevel: Technical (authorised research only)Summer
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The wreck of the historic American Civil War ironclad, in the treacherous "Graveyard of the Atlantic"; access restricted to authorised expeditions.

Depth

70–70 m

Recommended level

Technical (authorised research only)

Average visibility

15 m

The wreck of the historic American Civil War ironclad, in the treacherous "Graveyard of the Atlantic"; access restricted to authorised expeditions.

Protection status

Monitor National Marine Sanctuary, the first to be designated in the United States

Sources consulted: NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Location

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USS Monitor (Graveyard of the Atlantic): 10 documented species

Ecosystem

Wreck

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Water temperature

20 °C

Current

Strong

Access

Boat

Best season

Summer

Recommended certification

Technical Wreck Diver

Approx. price

0 USD / dive

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