Chester Poling
About Chester Poling
The Chester Poling is a wreck site set over a sandy bottom, with the stern highlighted as the main attraction and a popular deep dive. It lies a short distance outside Gloucester Harbor and is used as a deep training location. Divers can expect abundant invertebrate and fish life on and around the wreck, including plumose anemones, lemon nudibranchs, and finger sponges.
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Chester Poling Planning Details
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Reported Depth
21.3m - 27.4m
Depth Note
Depth given as 70–90 fsw+ (wreck/deep training site).
Safety & Access At Chester Poling
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Safety Notes
Planned as a deep dive and often used for deep training; appropriate gas planning and depth limits are important.
Local Intel For Chester Poling
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Scuba
A wreck dive around 70–90 fsw+ and described as an ideal location for deep training.
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Exposure Profile at Chester Poling
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