

Best for intermediate divers, 8-9m, boat entry, mild current.
M-60 Battle Tanks is an artificial reef site located 6437 metres offshore in the United States. Two decommissioned tanks rest on the seabed at depths of 8 to 9 metres, providing a unique structure to explore. Divers typically encounter visibility ranging from 5 to 10 metres, requiring close-range navigation to view the steel silhouettes. The site is accessible only by boat and is suited for intermediate divers due to potential hazards including boat traffic, entanglement risks, and fluctuating currents. Divers should remain vigilant for lionfish within the tank cavities and monitor their depth closely as conditions can shift during the 40-minute average dive time.
30.98935, -80.97672
Check conditions with your charter before heading out, as currents can strengthen without much warning and visibility is variable. Bring a reef hook or surface marker buoy in case current picks up during the dive.
Dive charter run from Georgia's coastal ports.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-9m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
16-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Lionfish are present on the structure, so divers should maintain a safe distance from overhangs and cavities.
The site is rated for intermediate divers, as conditions such as current and visibility can change, and there are specific hazards like entanglement and boat traffic to manage.
The tanks sit in 8 to 9 metres of water, with an average depth of 8 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, which is located approximately 6437 metres from the shore.
Divers must watch for boat traffic during ascent and descent, be cautious of entanglement risks within the wreckage, and remain aware of potential strong currents and shark activity.
Diving at M-60 Battle Tanks in Reef G - M-60 Battle Tanks requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at M-60 Battle Tanks in Reef G - M-60 Battle Tanks. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 28°C.
M-60 Battle Tanks in Reef G - M-60 Battle Tanks typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at M-60 Battle Tanks in Reef G - M-60 Battle Tanks typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.