About Who's Been Here Photos Revisions Tamaulipus - (Far East Tanker) Cape Lookout, NC More Info Max Depth: 141-150ft/43-46m Average Viz: 101-110ft/31-34m Entry Type: Boat Bottom Composition: Sand Aquatic Life: Plenty To See Rating: 4.00 by 2 divers Spring: 56-60°F/13-16°C Summer: 76-80°F/24-27°C Fall: 56-60°F/13-16°C Winter: Under 50°F/10°C 8/29/2009 7:13 PM

Tamaulipus - (Far East Tanker) is a boat accessible salt water dive site, located in Cape Lookout, NC. This dive site has an average rating of 4.00 out of 5 from 2 scuba divers. The maximum depth is 141-150ft/43-46m. The average visibility is 101-110ft/31-34m.

Diving Depths: 135-160 ft.
Visibility: Generally very good; range 50 to 100+ ft.
Current: Slight to undiveable
Summer Temperature: high 70s to lo 80s with occasional thermocline
Points of Interest: Stern: Two large boilers, very large engine, stern anchor, propeller, rudder, somewhat intact stern, intact deck and hull section forward of the boilers; Bow: Upside down, but intact;
Fish/Animal Life: African pompano, amberjacks, grouper; sand tiger shark; other less frequent visitors include eagle rays, dolphins and sea turtles
Description: Also know locally as the Far East Tanker, the Tamaulipas broke into two parts which settled a close, (but not swimmable!) distance from each other. The sections seem to have broken right at the bri dge/wheel house area, but it is unclear whether the bridge/midship house was destroyed or lies somewhere between the two pieces a la Naeco. The bow half is less visited and consists mainly of the upside down, intact, large forward tanker section and bow. In a current, it’s "turtle-like" surface is sometimes a hard catch for a boats anchor. The stern half sits on her keel and has a high, intact deck section (135-145 feet), drops off to the engine and boilers, and then rises back up to the stern, which is lying on its starboard side. This section is contiguous and generally easy to navigate.