Shipwreck · Brunswick Islands, North Carolina
General Sherman
A steel-hulled steamer, originally a Civil War blockade runner, that sank in 1874 about six miles off Little River Inlet. She lies in 47–50 ft (about 14 m) and is the best-known dive wreck on the Grand Strand. Position is the SC DNR-published site.
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Quick facts
| Type | Shipwreck, steamer, former blockade runner |
|---|---|
| Lost | 1874 |
| Charted depth | 14 m (46 ft) below MLLW |
| Position | 33.7306°N, 78.5388°W |
| From Cherry Grove Pier | 14 km (8.8 mi), bearing 143° SE |
| Source | NOAA ENC US3NC1AB; Curated (SC DNR / NC DMF / dive references) |
How to see it
Underwater, so there is nothing to see from the shore. From Cherry Grove Pier, 14 km (8.8 mi) away, CoastFinder draws it below the horizon at its bearing and distance, with its charted depth.
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Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.