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Dive Spot Guide•
Lizzie D Wreck
Historic Long Island rum-runner wreck dive
Local operator required
A charter boat is the normal way to reach the wreck and manage the offshore run.
Offshore Atlantic Beach wreck dive by charter boat, with an upright hull, open deck sections, and summer-friendlier windows.
About Lizzie D Wreck
Lizzie D Wreck is a boat-only Long Island wreck dive off Atlantic Beach, known locally as the Rum Runner. The wreck sits upright in the sand as a compact tugboat hull with open deck sections, a boiler, and bottle-strewn interior structure, making it a classic North Atlantic wreck for experienced divers who want history and a clear, readable shape.
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Research Estimate At Lizzie D Wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Lizzie D Wreck?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Lizzie D Wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
22m - 24m
Depth Note
Public sources place the wreck around 80 ft, with the wreck sitting upright on sand and the usable profile staying in the low-mid 20 m range.
Best Season
Late summer is usually easiest, with warmer water and better visibility; colder months usually call for drysuit planning.
Typical Conditions
Open Atlantic wreck conditions with seasonal visibility swings, cold water, and charter-boat access from the Long Island south shore.
Safety & Access At Lizzie D Wreck
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficCold waterOverhead environmentWaves
Safety Notes
Carry a DSMB, keep the boat crew informed, and treat any penetration as overhead diving with proper training and gas planning.
Access Restrictions
Boat dive only; this is an offshore wreck and charter access is the normal route.
Legal Notes
Leave artifacts and bottles in place. Penetration should only be attempted by trained wreck divers with appropriate equipment and gas planning.
Local Intel For Lizzie D Wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The wreck suits experienced wreck divers who are comfortable at depth and know when to stop at the hull versus when to enter. The boiler, deck openings, and bottle debris are the main draw.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site.
Wildlife at Lizzie D Wreck
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Lizzie D Wreck
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Lizzie D Wreck
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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