Swimming to the USS NH

Mike D · Nov 12, 2008

I was reading online that people can reach the USS NH by swimming from White Beach and then descending. Is this possible? Has anyone done it?
I understand it is probably better as a boat dive but I was just curious.

dave4868 · Nov 12, 2008

It's a 900-yard swim to get to Grave's Island from White's Beach, according to Google Earth.

Maybe a kayak dive....

I hope to get there next year (in a dive buddy's boat).

Dave C

wreckedinri · Nov 13, 2008

Just one dude's opinion; but after diving the NH several times over the years, I don't think that it's worth a 900 yard swim.:shocked2:

It's a nice relaxing place to anchor up, have a bite to eat while off gassing, and roll in for a second dive. As mentioned, a kayak would be the way to go if a boat is not handy.

FWIW; my $.02

RIOceanographer · Nov 13, 2008

wreckedinri:
FWIW; my $.02

Figuring in the exchange rate, your $0.02 is usually worth about $100 relative to standard internet advice.

Sean222 · Nov 13, 2008

Mike D:
I was reading online that people can reach the USS NH by swimming from White Beach and then descending. Is this possible? Has anyone done it?
I understand it is probably better as a boat dive but I was just curious.

I second Dennis' opinion. It can be a "rewarding" dive but I would go by boat.

Mike D · Nov 13, 2008

Thanks guys.

Rainer · Nov 13, 2008

I posted this very question about a year ago. Consensus seemed to be that it might be a fine scooter dive from shore, but probably not worth the swim. You can search for the thread if you'd like.

scubastew · Nov 19, 2008

I thought there was nothing left of the NH anyway, am I mistaken? Thinking of another wreck? ~stew

reefseal · Nov 19, 2008

1st time I heard of the wreck was from a work collegue of mine that was a diver. He proudly displayed on his desk a piece of wood from the deck as a trophy piece. Because of folks like him and others, there is not much of a wreck. It's an historic spot that should be left as it is for others to enjoy.

Rainer · Nov 19, 2008

reefseal:
1st time I heard of the wreck was from a work collegue of mine that was a diver. He proudly displayed on his desk a piece of wood from the deck as a trophy piece. Because of folks like him and others, there is not much of a wreck. It's an historic spot that should be left as it is for others to enjoy.

Seeing as it's also illegal to take from the NH, that's not a bad idea.

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