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, Algol, and many more. Book your spot now and experience the unbeatable combination of Northeast diving, wreck exploration, and underwater discovery!
The SS Tolten was a Chilean cargo ship that was torpedoed by the German submarine U-404 in the Atlantic Ocean off of Barnegat, New Jersey on March 13th 1942 while she was traveling from Baltimore to New York.
Name: Tolten
Built: 1938 (Denmark) - originally named "Lotta"
Tonnage: 1,858 gross tons, Length 298 ft., Beam 44 ft.
Crew: 28, Survivors: 1, Wreck Depth: 95 ft
Diving Certifications:
Advanced Open Water Required
Nitrox certification (and use) required
This dive trip will leave the Point Pleasant Beach dock at 7:00am for the Tolten which lies in 90 feet of water. *Please arrive at the dock at least 1 hour prior to departure (6:00am). 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
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:
Customer must have complete set of scuba equipment with cylinders. No gear or gas is included.
Trip insurance is not included. Cancelled trips due to inclement weather are only refunded if trip is cancelled by Gypsy Blood Divers.
Diving Accident insurance is required, but not included. All divers must have their own Diving Accident Insurance.
