Scuba Diving
The Twin Cities Shipwreck, located in Myrtle Beach, SC.
features The Hebe, a Dutch Cargo ship, and the St. Cathan,
a Royal Navy Sub-Chaser & Armed Trawler. The two ships
collided during a blackout in 1942 and sank into the sea
some 50 miles off of the Carolina coast. They are less than
a 1/4 mile apart underwater, and both ships have attracted
an abundance of marine life, including Tiger Sharks. Dive
into this historical site that is said to be “haunted,” as over
30 people died there during the collision. There is a “finders,
keepers” rule, so be on the lookout for artifacts.
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Travel further south to Lee County, Florida, for an unforgettable dive at the site of another ship, the U.S.C.G.C. Mohawk. “Mighty Mo” forged in battle during WWII and received several awards for her service. The ship was scuttled
as an artificial reef in honor of all U.S. veterans, and is located remotely off of Sanibel Island. The ship stands upright
under about 90 feet of water and is fully accessible. There is
an underwater art gallery with pictures of the vessel when it
was in full working condition. Take a dive into a U.S. history
museum only accessible to divers, and you’ll surface with
feelings of nostalgia and gratitude.