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		Massachusetts Sites Cape Ann Sites Maine & New Hampshire Sites Rhode Island Sites		Ft. Wetherill Location: Jamestown, RI Exposure: south, west Depth: 70' Entry: sandy Description The Fort Wetherill dive site consists of two coves separated by a spit of land. Classes are often training in the right cove, where a boat ramp makes for an easy entrance. The left cove provides a beach entry, though large rocks can make this a little difficult when the tides are lower. One of the best dives at Fort Wetherill is off the point on the left side of the left cove. Snorkel over to the left side of the cove and descend along this wall. It is best to use natural navigation skills here as the bottom geography does not always follow the rocks at the surface. At the left point, the cove opens up to a steep wall that drops off to about 70 feet. The wall here is covered with anemones, and tautog are a common sight. Another good spot to explore is the point between the two coves. If you choose this route, be sure to surface near your flag as divers often anchor small boats in this area. Directions from Boston Make your way to where I-95 leaves Rte 128 and I-93, at least half an hour from Cambridge. I-95 goes down the west side of Narragansett bay and saves the toll on the Newport bridge. From Rte 128, take route I-95 south through Providence. From route 95 take route 4. This will be a major left lane exit from route 95, 12 miles south of the junction of routes 95 and 195 in Providence. Route 4 will get progressively narrower until it becomes an old concrete surface. Follow route 4 until it turns into route 1. Where route 4 turns into route 1 is not well marked, but it is still the same road. Follow route 1 to the exit for 138 East. Take route 138 East across the new Jamestown Bridge. Go another 1.5 miles or so to the exit for Jamestown. This is the last exit before the Newport bridge. After getting off the exit keep going straight. The road will take you straight through Jamestown passing the harbor. You are now on East Shore Road. Follow the road left as it forks twice and continue to Fort Wetherill. Please select a dive site for more information: Beavertail Light The Dumplings Ft. Wetherill King's Beach accesses since July 28, 2000 with per day.