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A few years back, divers had excellent visibility during a dive of the wreck of HMS Culloden. COURTESY ECO-PHOTO EXPLORERS
A rudder from the wreck of HMS Culloden. COURTESY ECO-PHOTO EXPLORERS
During a dive a few years ago, underwater photographers had excellent visibility of the wreck of HMS Culloden. COURTESY ECO-PHOTO EXPLORERS
HMS Culloden ran aground while attempting to intercept a French blockade runner. Divers had a great view of HMS Culloden's wreck a few years back. COURTESY ECO-PHOTO EXPLORERS
A diver explores an area under the surface of the water near Culloden Point in Montauk, which is named for the shipwreck. COURTESY ECO-PHOTO EXPLORERS
The U.S. Coast Guard patrolled offshore as divers descended to the wreck of HMS Culloden on September 13. COURTESY ECO-PHOTO EXPLORERS
Long Island Divers Association President Barry Lipsky emerges from the water after his dive on September 13. COURTESY ECO-PHOTO EXPLORERS
A trail leads to a staircase at Culloden Point. Before installation of the staircase, divers had to repel down a cliff to enter the water. COURTESY ECO-PHOTO EXPLORERS
Around 15 divers gathered on September 13. Montauk Fire Department sold HMS Culloden t-shirts as part of a fundraiser. COURTESY ECO-PHOTO EXPLORERS
On September 13, Long Island Divers Association dedicated an information sign explaining the significance of Culloden Point. COURTESY ECO-PHOTO EXPLORERS
A few years back, divers had excellent visibility of the wreck of HMS Culloden. COURTESY ECO-PHOTO EXPLORERS
From a rock near the water's edge, the shipwreck is about 220 yards offshore at 330 degrees. JACK MOTZ
Long Island Divers Association President Barry Lipsky looks out over Culloden Point. In the past, divers had to repel down the cliff to get into the water, but now there is a staircase. JACK MOTZ
Near the cliff, there is a sign commemorating the landing spot of La Amistad in 1839. Coincidentally, the ship landed at Culloden Point 58 years after HMS Culloden ran aground. JACK MOTZ
A diver in the water near Culloden Point.
Divers enter the water on their way out to the wreck of HMS Culloden. JACK MOTZ
Long Island Divers Association Vice President Mike Salvarezza discusses the history of the shipwreck near Culloden Point. JACK MOTZ
Christopher Weaver, one half of the two-person Eco-Photo Explorers, getting ready to dive. COURTESY LONG ISLAND DIVERS ASSOCIATION
The Montauk Fire Department came with a new model HMS Culloden. COURTESY LONG ISLAND DIVERS ASSOCIATION
Divers gather on the stairs at Culloden Point in advance of the dive on September 13. COURTESY LONG ISLAND DIVERS ASSOCIATION
Jack Motz on Sep 19, 2025