African Queen Wreck

Delaware, United States

Depth

21m

Visibility

5m - 14m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About African Queen Wreck

The African Quuen was a Liberian Registered Oil Tanker. In December 1958 the African Queen was enroute from New Jersel to Philidelphia when she ran into a storm, which send her steering into Gull Shoals. All her crew were rescued by Coast Gaurd Helicopters. Today she remains a beautiful wreck dive with abundance in marine life and corals.

African Queen Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

21m

Visibility Range

5m – 14m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 45%

O₂

Marine Life

Groupers
Crabs
Various
Black Fish
Lobsters
Eels

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

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