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Scuba diving at Papoose (W.E. Hutton) in Crystal Coast
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Papoose (W.E. Hutton)

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Crystal CoastBoat
About This Site
412-foot tanker torpedoed by U-124 in 1942. Broken into multiple sections with intact superstructure providing excellent wreck penetration opportunities. Known for excellent photography and large schools of fish.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Max Depth

38m

Type

Boat

Typical Visibility

18m

Conditions Summary

Best time today

3PM - 9PM

GREAT

Best day in forecast

Saturday

GOOD

2026-02-14

Community-reported visibility

n/a

Warnings for today

  • Strong surge expected
  • Strong winds expected

Offshore tanker fully exposed to Atlantic energy. Takes direct hits from all swell directions. Often subject to Gulf Stream currents. Inverted hull offers no shelter from current.

NNEESESSWWNW
Protected
Partially Exposed
Exposed
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