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Kraken Charters includes Brass Spike among the Virginia Beach dive sites served by charter boats.
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Brass Spike
Offshore wreck dive on a wooden-hulled sail vessel.
A boat-accessed wooden wreck off Virginia Beach with a brass-spike name and a fish-filled structure.
About Brass Spike
Brass Spike is a boat-accessed offshore wreck off Virginia Beach, built from a wooden-hulled steam-assisted sailing vessel and named for the brass spikes found in the hull. The wreck sits in the mid-depth Atlantic zone and draws tautog, black sea bass, flounder, and eels around the structure, making it a straightforward wreck dive rather than a coral reef dive.
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Research Estimate At Brass Spike
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHeavily damaged
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Brass Spike?
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Brass Spike Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 25.9m
Depth Note
Published guides place Brass Spike around 75-85 ft deep.
Best Season
Summer and early fall.
Typical Conditions
Offshore wreck with sand-bottom sections and a lightly broken-up hull.
Safety & Access At Brass Spike
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Access Restrictions
Boat charter required; offshore conditions can vary and make the site better suited to divers comfortable with wreck diving.
Local Intel For Brass Spike
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Access
Boat charter from the Virginia Beach area reaches the wreck offshore.
Coral
This is a wreck site rather than a coral site; the attraction is the wooden structure and the fish it holds.
Aquatic Life
Tautog, black sea bass, flounder, and eels are typical around the wreck structure.
Facilities
Local charter operators provide the boats, briefings, and dive support for offshore wreck trips.
Wildlife at Brass Spike
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Brass Spike
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Brass Spike
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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