How deep is MV Leschi Wreck / Shotgun Cove?

MV Leschi Wreck / Shotgun Cove ranges from 3 to 17 metres deep (10–56 feet). It is a saltwater site rated as advanced difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is MV Leschi Wreck / Shotgun Cove a shore dive or a boat dive?

MV Leschi Wreck / Shotgun Cove is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The site is recorded as tide-dependent (slack tide only), so check local tide tables when planning your entry. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive MV Leschi Wreck / Shotgun Cove?

MV Leschi Wreck / Shotgun Cove is rated as advanced difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 3 to 17 metres (10–56 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive MV Leschi Wreck / Shotgun Cove?

Best attempted during calm Prince William Sound weather windows, commonly late spring through early fall, and timed near slack water. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

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MV Leschi Wreck / Shotgun Cove

Alaska, United States

AOW suggested3–17 m (10–56 ft) depthBoat entry

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MV Leschi Wreck / Shotgun Cove at a glance

MV Leschi Wreck / Shotgun Cove is an advanced boat dive site in Alaska, United States with depths of 3–17 m (10–56 ft). The best time to dive is typically Best attempted during calm Prince William Sound weather windows, commonly late spring through early fall, and timed near slack water.. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

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Model snapshot · updated 25 Oct, 05:25 UTC · run 11 h ago

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Site hazards: Cold water, low or changeable visibility, tidal current, boat traffic, deteriorating wreckage, possible entanglement, sharp metal/wood, silt, and remote emergency response. Penetration is not recommended without current site-specific assessment.

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No dive windows in this week’s forecast — no stretch of daylight hours scored favorable or moderate for this site.

First light 16:17 · Sunrise 17:02 · Sunset 2:13

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 17 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 05:25 UTC

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Best time: Best attempted during calm Prince William Sound weather windows, commonly late spring through early fall, and timed near slack water.

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

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Marine life recorded at this site

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Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated July 2026

Site details

The MV Leschi is a former Lake Washington/Puget Sound ferry and later Alaska fish-processing vessel that ended up in Shotgun Cove near Whittier. It is one of the few Alaska wreck candidates with independent evidence as an actual dive site, but public condition details are sparse. Treat it as a cold-water boat wreck for self-sufficient divers with local boat support.

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Cold water, low or changeable visibility, tidal current, boat traffic, deteriorating wreckage, possible entanglement, sharp metal/wood, silt, and remote emergency response. Penetration is not recommended without current site-specific assessment.

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