Skipper Jim’s grounding occurred just north of the fixed Topsail Island Bridge in a long straight stretch south of the New River Inlet. Even though this is the first report of shoaling in this area we’ve had, use caution!

Wednesday April 20 at 4PM we were transiting south near MM 253 (Alligator Bay) when we hit bottom within 50 feet of Green 23 (draft just under 5′). A spoil area just to the right is shown, but it appears the spoil materials have migrated back into the channel. Be aware of this spot in your travels.
Skipper Jim aboard MV `Still in the Mood’

Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To A “Navigation Alert” Position at Alligator Bay