NORTH STAR (55 ft long wooden eastern rig dragger)
Protected Area
Gerry E. Studds/Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including nurse sharks - NORTH STAR (55 ft long wooden eastern rig dragger) offers some of New England's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 4-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
The North Star, a 55-foot wooden eastern rig dragger, is a real character of a wreck, tucked away in the New England waters. Dropping down, you hit the deck at about 25 metres. It’s not a huge wreck, but its wooden bones, still largely intact, give it a different feel from the metal behemoths we often dive. We love poking around the bow, where the anchor chain still stretches out, and imagining the life it once had. What makes this site a standout for us is the way the ocean has reclaimed it. Schools of cunner dart through gaps in the hull, and we’ve often spotted lobsters tucked into crevices. The visibility can be typical New England moody, sometimes 10 metres, sometimes less, which only adds to the atmosphere. It’s a site for divers who appreciate history and don’t need an expansive swim-through. We’d suggest a good dive light to really appreciate the details and the critters making it home.
Typical NORTH STAR (55 ft long wooden eastern rig dragger) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 26m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 15°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
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NORTH STAR (55 ft long wooden eastern rig dragger) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for NORTH STAR (55 ft long wooden eastern rig dragger), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (42.6, -70.6) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
15°C
59°F · Range: 12.8–18.1°C
Air Temperature
10°C
50°F
Wind Speed
3.78 m/s
7.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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