Santore

ShipWreck

20 Miles offshore.

Virginia Beach, VA.

The Santore was a 7,117 ton bulk cargo carrier sunk after striking a mine laid by the U-701 on June 17, 1942. The starboard gunwale was awash after sinking, and subsequently, the wreck was reduced to an enormous pile of debris.

Photos courtesy of Greg Power, taken with a Nikon D200, diving with Lynnhaven Dive Center.

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