About Who's Been Here Dive Log Revisions USS New Hampshire Graves Island, Manchester, MA More Info Max Depth: 36-40ft/11-12m Average Viz: 26-30ft/8-9m Entry Type: Boat Bottom Composition: Sand Aquatic Life: Plenty To See Rating: 3.50 by 2 divers Spring: Under 50°F/10°C Winter: Under 50°F/10°C bostontechdiver: Avg Viz: 5-10ft/2-3m. Water Temp: 50-55°F/10-13°C. 10/09/2011 8/16/2012 8:22 AM

USS New Hampshire is a boat accessible salt water dive site, located at Graves Island, Manchester, MA. This dive site has an average rating of 3.50 out of 5 from 2 scuba divers. The maximum depth is 36-40ft/11-12m. The average visibility is 26-30ft/8-9m.

Begun in 1818 as the USS Alabama construction was halted and not finished until 1863 when she was launched as the USS New Hampshire. Served as a hopital ship and supply ship under different name. On July 22, 1922 while under tow she caught on fire and sank off Graves Island. The first underwater site listed with the National Historic Site. Remaining timbers contain copper spikes made by Paul Revere.