The Sherman - Civil War Era Shipwreck
2 Tank Dive | Former Blockade Runner - Sitting in 52 Feet of Water
What to Expect
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Built in 1861, the Princess Royal (now Sherman) was 196′ long and made for running the blockades of the south. She was captured trying to run the blockade of Charleston on January 29, 1863, with a cargo of engines to be utilized in the Confederate Navy.
The vessel was sold to the US Navy and became a blockader, serving in the Gulf of Mexico. The USS Princess Royal participated in capturing 9 vessels during the war.
After the war, the ship was sold to the William F. Weld Company and renamed the Sherman.
She was carrying cargo down the Atlantic Coastline when she sprang a leak on January 6, 1874. For three days, the men worked round the clock to stem the flow and remove the water that accumulated.
Heading to port under tow, the Sherman “made a lunge head foremost and disappeared beneath the waves,” just after dark on January 10th.
The Sherman sits at a depth of 55 feet to the sand and is a fantastic location for divers of all skill levels.**
Includes
2 Tank Dive
Duration
Half Day
Address
9975 Nance St, Calabash
Pricing
| Certified Diver | $110 |
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