Shipwreck · Cape Fear, North Carolina
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A freighter, formerly the SS Runa, lost on 15 December 1923 off Cape Fear and dived in 85-115 ft. Position and depth are from a dive reference and have not been checked against a survey or chart.
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Quick facts
| Type | Shipwreck, freighter |
|---|---|
| Lost | 15 December 1923 |
| Charted depth | 25.9 m (85 ft) below MLLW |
| Position | 33.6118°N, 77.7694°W (approximate, ±500 m) |
| From Cape Fear point, Bald Head Island | 31 km (19 mi), bearing 145° SE |
| Source | Curated (SC DNR / NC DMF / dive references) |
How to see it
Underwater, so there is nothing to see from the shore. From Cape Fear point, Bald Head Island, 31 km (19 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.