Ship's Cove

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Ships Cove is a great place for the kids to hang out while waiting for the divers to return. With all this history this site has enjoyed, there is a possibility for you treasure hunters to bring something up from the bottom

Directions: Take a look at the previous site, Portland Head Light. Ship's Cove is the first cove you come to on the left once you have entered Fort Williams Park.

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07/10/2007 Eric McBride (Avg: 2.83 Review) - Not a bad dive site. Entry was precarious due to an abundance of rocks on the beach. I didn't see the sand that is in the picture here. I caught it between tides, so it was shallow and surge was rough, decreasing the vis. LOTS OF SNAILS! They were all over the rocks at about 6 ft. Not a lot of plant diversity.

07/01/2004 Anonymous (Avg: 3.30 Review) - Great site for an easy dive. The rock wall on the left side of the cove can be fun to explore.

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Entrance
Map Sat
GPS: ME1501
N43°35.6750'
W070°13.6253'

Here's where you make your right onto Shore Road.

Entrance
Map Sat
GPS: ME1502
N43°37.4419'
W070°12.9904'

You can't miss the entrance to Fort Williams.

Parking
Map Sat
GPS: ME1503
N43°37.5203'
W070°12.8009'

There is ample parking in front of the cove. Porta-potties are to the left.

Overview

A swim to the left most point offers the best possibilities.

entry
Map Sat
GPS: ME1505
N43°37.5368'
W070°12.7659'

The beach is sandy, and an easy entry.

Plaque

A little history. Take time to explore the area on the many hiking trials.

Last Verification: November, 2003

Diver Averages for Ship's Cove (1=worst, 5=best)

Average Site Condition
Ease of Shore Entry:	3.50
Bottom Conditions:	3.00
Reef Conditions:	3.00
Animal Life:	2.50
Plant Life:	3.50
Facilities:	2.50
Solitude:	2.50
Roads:	5.00
*Site Average:	3.06

Average Enjoyment Level
Snorkel:	2.00
Beginner Scuba:	4.00
Intermediate Scuba:	3.00
Advanced Scuba:	2.00
Night diving Scuba:	3.50

Number of reviews for this site: 2

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Ship's Cove

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Dive Site Links: (If you have a relevant link for Ship's Cove, please write us here.) No external links have been submitted.

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Maine
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Dive Site Links: (If you have a relevant link for Ship's Cove, please write us here.)
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