Shipwreck · Crystal Coast, North Carolina
A-4 Skyhawks
Two Douglas A-4E Skyhawk jets, sunk as part of artificial reef AR-315 (Atlantic Beach Reef) in 1992.
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Quick facts
| Type | Shipwreck, Douglas A-4E Skyhawk jet |
|---|---|
| Sunk as a reef | 30 March 1992 |
| Seabed depth | 14.6 m (48 ft) below MLLW |
| Position | 34.6727°N, 76.7443°W (approximate, ±50 m) |
| From Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach | 6.7 km (4.1 mi), bearing 245° WSW |
| Source | NC DMF Artificial Reef Guide |
How to see it
Underwater, so there is nothing to see from the shore. From Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach, 6.7 km (4.1 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.