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		Massachusetts Sites Cape Ann Sites Maine & New Hampshire Sites Rhode Island Sites		The Dumplings Location: Jamestown, RI Exposure: east Depth: 20' Entry: dock Description A good dive at this spot is to head out towards the small islands that you can see across the cove. As you approach the outer rocks, sand and eel grass will give way to more interesting terrain. The rocks here are covered with anemones, and lobster, crab and tautog are quite common. The largest dumpling (bearing 70') has a nice vertical wall. Maximum depth here goes to about 20 feet. The Dumplings is a good alternative to Fort Wetherill if a strong southerly wind has Wetherill all chopped up. The Dumplings is also a good spot for a night dive, but only if the tides are just right. Warning: The current can be quite strong at this site when the tide is running out of the bay. 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 toward Fort Wetherill. Turn North on Highland Drive, the left just before the entrance 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.