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JOSEPHINE MARIE (90 ft long steel fishing trawler) Wreck

Massachusetts, United States
AOW suggested32 m (105 ft) depthBoat entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

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JOSEPHINE MARIE (90 ft long steel fishing trawler) Wreck at a glance

JOSEPHINE MARIE (90 ft long steel fishing trawler) Wreck is an advanced boat dive site in Massachusetts, United States with depths of up to 32 m (105 ft). Typically most favorable Jul–Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Pollock, American lobster, and Cunner. Recent reports put the water around 13°C (56°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 8:00–18:00 · favorable & moderate · sunset 17:45

Forecast for this hour · 4:00 · run 14 h ago
1.5 m (4.8 ft)waves — about a meter and a half expected (waves — about five feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 13°C · seasonal avg 15°C ( · Forecast 56°F · seasonal avg 59°F)

Site hazards: Strong currents (NOAA advises timing dives to slack water); entangling fishing gear on the wreck; overhead environment (hull lies upside down); cold water; offshore exposure. No grappling/tying into the wreck or artifact removal.

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Dive windows this week

Sat8:00–10:00 moderate, 10:00–13:00 favorable, 13:00–17:00 moderate, 17:00–18:00 favorable

1.2 m waves · 7 kn wind (3.8 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Sun8:00–11:00 moderate, 11:00–14:00 favorable, 14:00–18:00 moderate

0.8 m waves · 6 kn wind (2.5 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Mon8:00–18:00 moderate

0.6 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.9 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Tue8:00–18:00 moderate

1.1 m waves · 18 kn wind (3.5 ft waves · 18 kn wind)

Wed8:00–18:00 moderate

0.6 m waves · 6 kn wind (2.0 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Thu8:00–18:00 moderate

0.7 m waves · 11 kn wind (2.4 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

FriNot in the forecast yet

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:35 · Sunrise 7:04 · Sunset 17:45 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.2 km from site · updated 23 Oct, 13:26 GMT-4

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Pollock, American lobster, Cunner
Best time: Calm summer/early-fall weather windows, dived at slack water

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 32% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 5°C (42°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.8 ft), wind has typically been 24 knots
  2. February, 25% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 4°C (38°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.6 ft), wind has typically been 24 knots
  3. March, 29% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 4°C (40°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.7 ft), wind has typically been 24 knots
  4. April, 52% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 7°C (45°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.3 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  5. May, 71% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 12°C (53°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.9 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  6. June, 84% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (63°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  7. July, 86% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 21°C (70°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.1 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 86% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 20°C (68°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots, historically most favorable
  9. September, 80% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.7 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  10. October, 61% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  11. November, 32% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 11°C (52°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.3 ft), wind has typically been 23 knots
  12. December, 33% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 7°C (45°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.5 ft), wind has typically been 23 knots

July and August have typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

The Josephine Marie, an 80-ft steel-hulled stern trawler built in 1969, sank on 1 February 1992 while fishing Massachusetts Bay. The red-and-black-hulled wreck lies upside down in 105 feet of water on the southern end of Stellwagen Bank with its bow facing roughly southeast; the exposed propellers are a favorite photo spot. An official NOAA sanctuary dive site, it carries swift currents and draped fishing gear, so dives are timed to slack water.

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Strong currents (NOAA advises timing dives to slack water); entangling fishing gear on the wreck; overhead environment (hull lies upside down); cold water; offshore exposure. No grappling/tying into the wreck or artifact removal.

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