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Dive planning for PA-D3 Barge
Site Briefing
PA-D3 Barge is a dive site in Lake Washington . One of the many barge / scow wrecks scattered across the lake
Treat as a technical / historic wreck.
Access: Boat access; typically launched from Magnuson Park in Sand Point.
Marine life: Lake Washington wrecks host limited freshwater life -- crayfish, perch, small clusters of freshwater invertebrates.
Conditions: Depth commonly 100+ ft -- treat as technical / advanced.
Hazards: Very poor viz on the lake bottom -- prone to silt out. Divers report being a foot away and still missing a target. Old debris and cables; a cutting tool is essential.
⚠️ Safety & accuracy
Before diving at PA-D3 Barge, always check the site-specific wind/wave forecast and recent reports !
Briefings may be out of date or have inaccuracies. Dive within your training and experience. The first time diving a site, join someone familiar with the site and/or start on a mild day.
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Nearest Featured Dive Sites
- Seacrest Cove 2 (~8 miles)
- Three Tree Point (~8 miles)
Nearby Dive Sites
- Sonny (<1 mile)
- Hauled barge (<1 mile)
- Atlantic City Scow (<1 mile)