18 Fathom Wreck/Copper Ore Wreck/ ss Ringborg is a boat accessible salt water dive site, located in Southport, NC. This dive site has an average rating of 4.00 out of 5 from 1 scuba divers. The maximum depth is 121-130ft/37-40m.
approximately 15 nm SW of Frying Pan Tower
This 400’ freighter sank some time in World War II in 130’ of water, making it a dive for the more experienced diver. This wreck was first explored in 1984, and divers have yet to find a clue as to her name.
One listing has this as the SS Ringborg which was a 300+ foot Norwegian freighter containing copper ore. Sunk in 1924 due to a leak. Max depth is 120 feet and off SC
There is a boat mining the copper ore.
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