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USS Atlanta

USS Atlanta

Iron Bottom Sound, Solomon Islands

Depth
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420ft

Visibility
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25ft - 74ft

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About USS Atlanta

Went down off Guadalcanal. in a battle between the Americans and Japanese in 42'. A torpedo hit the engine room after the bridge and gun turrets were attacked. It set alight and had to be scuttled. Best dived on trimix from 200ft she lies at 430ft. Currents get moody from 300 and vis fades at 15. The wreck lies port side at 60degrees. The stern is hardly intact but the AA guns from the aft deck are still lying around. Tech equipment is necessary to counter the current and up to 400 watt lights for visuals.

USS Atlanta Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Deep, Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

420ft

Visibility Range

25ft 74ft

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

Marine Life

  • Various
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