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Wreck of the Chelsea aka Hollywood wreck
 Gloucester, MA
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Max Depth: 61-70ft/19-21m
Average Viz: 16-20ft/5-6m
Entry Type: Boat
Bottom Composition: Sand
Aquatic Life: Might See Something
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Rating: 4.00 by 1 divers
Winter: Under 50°F/10°C
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Wreck of the Chelsea aka Hollywood wreck is a boat accessible salt water dive site, located in Gloucester, MA. This dive site has an average rating of 4.00 out of 5 from 1 scuba divers. The maximum depth is 61-70ft/19-21m. The average visibility is 16-20ft/5-6m.
42-38-52 N / 70-34-11 W
From Easy-diver.com;
THE WRECK OF THE CHELSEA - Access: Boat
The Chelsea was a coastal oil tanker which sank in the late 1950s. The shipwreck is noted on several National Ocean Survey (NOS) charts which show the Cape Ann area. Exact location of the wreck will require reference to one or more of the aforementioned charts. The Chelsea sits on a rocky plateau in 40 to 50 feet of water approximately 1/2 mile NNE of the northeast tip of Thacher Island . The wreck is somewhat compressed and considerably broken up.
From wreckhunter.net; Grounded on Sandy Bay Breakwater, then sank Vessel broke in half after sinking. February 10, 1957 Bow is upright and intact; stern is broken up and scattered.
More info;
http://www.mass.gov/czm/buar/shipwrecks/ua-chels.htm