Cape Hatteras, off the East Coast of North Carolina, USA, has long been known to mariners as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic.” Its fame and reputation, however, come not from the Cape itself, but from the succession of ever-shifting underwater sandbars, known collectively as Diamond Shoals, that extend seaward to the very edge of the Gulf Stream.
The currents in this area are of particular concern to cruising boats. Joan Conover, President of the Seven Seas Cruising Association, gives an Insight into recent research and how the currents in this area impact on vessels in transit.
An excerpt of the article was first published in Ocean Navigator:
To read Joan’s full article, click on the following link: