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Lizzie D Wreck
Historic Long Island rum-runner wreck dive
Scuba DivingBoatAdvanced22m - 24m
DeepWreck
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.
Safety & Access
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.
Where Is Lizzie D Wreck?
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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.
Research Estimate At Lizzie D Wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Access2/5 · Challenging entry effort
Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety
Facilities3/5 · Basic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
