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Long Island dive guide with historical context and wreck depth details.
USS San Diego Wreck
Historic offshore wreck dive with shark life and no-take status.
Scuba DivingBoatAdvanced21m - 32.9m
DeepWreck
Local operator required
Charter boat and local wreck experience are strongly recommended for this offshore site.
Boat-only Long Island wreck with an inverted hull, large openings, and a depth range suited to experienced wreck divers.
About USS San Diego Wreck
The USS San Diego is a historic offshore wreck off Fire Island, lying upside down on sand with an inverted hull, large openings, and a collapsing interior. It is a protected no-take site that draws experienced wreck divers for its history, metal structure, and the chance to see sand tiger sharks and other marine life around the hull.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
The wreck is inverted and deteriorating, so the interior is dangerous for recreational penetration and the structure should be treated conservatively.
Access Restrictions
Boat only; offshore charter recommended.
Legal Notes
The wreck is a National Register historic site and a no-take zone; no artifact collection.
Where Is USS San Diego Wreck?
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Local Intel For USS San Diego Wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Deep wreck dive with the hull upside down on sand, large openings, and a partial interior.
Freediving
Not a freedive site.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site.
Wildlife at USS San Diego Wreck
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At USS San Diego Wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility9m
Access2/5 · Challenging entry effort
Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
