New Jersey Wreck Dive - Great Isaac

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New Jersey Wreck Dive - Great Isaac
Great Isaac wreck
Jul 11, 2026
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Lancaster Scuba and Snorkeling
$175

About your trip

Discover the thrill of diving the historic shipwrecks off the New Jersey coast—some of the most exciting and accessible wreck dives in the Northeast! From World War-era submarines to mysterious cargo ships, these sites are teeming with marine life and rich with history. Whether you're a seasoned wreck diver or looking to log your first real wreck adventure, our charter offers safe, guided access to top wrecks like the Stolt Dagali, Gulftrade, Pinta. and many more. Book your spot now and experience the unbeatable combination of Northeast diving, wreck exploration, and underwater discovery!

Great Isaac Wreck

The Great Isaac was a very large US Navy V4-M-A1 class tugboat that was sunk in a collision with the Norwegian freighter Bandeirante on April 16, 1947.
Name: Great Isaac
Built: 1944 in Boston MA (USA)
Tonnage: 1,117 gross tons , Length 185 ft., Beam 37 ft.
Crew: 27, Survivors: 27, Wreck Depth: 90 ft
Diving Certifications:
Advanced Open Water Required
Nitrox certification (and use) required

Additional Notes

This dive trip will leave the Point Pleasant Beach dock at 6:00am for the Great Isaac which lies in 90 feet of water. *Please arrive at the dock at least 1 hour prior to departure (5:00am). Soft drinks included. Pack your own snacks/lunch

Recommended exposure protection
7mm Wetsuit OR Drysuit with hood and gloves.

Required Equipment
Fully redundant air source: Doubles or Pony bottle with regulator
SMB, Wreck Reel and Whistle

Dive Insurance

Travel and Dive Accident Insurance are not included in the package; however, you can apply for them through our partner, the Divers Alert Network, via the links below:


DAN Travel Insurance

DAN Membership & Dive Insurance

What's not included

Scuba Gear

Customer must have complete set of scuba equipment with cylinders. No gear or gas is included.

Trip Insurance

Trip insurance is not included. Cancelled trips due to inclement weather are only refunded if trip is cancelled by Gypsy Blood Divers.

Dive Accident Insurance

Diving Accident insurance is required, but not included. All divers must have their own Diving Accident Insurance. edit icon

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Great Isaac wreck

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