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Oregon (Cunard liner wreck)

New York, United States
AOW suggested26–38 m depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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Oregon (Cunard liner wreck) at a glance

Oregon (Cunard liner wreck) is an advanced boat dive site in New York, United States with depths of 25.9–38.1 m (85–125 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Black sea bass, Conger eel, and Atlantic cod. Recent reports put the water around 23°C (73°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 1h ago
0.7 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 23°C · seasonal avg 21°C

Site hazards: Depth (85-125 ft), broken-down debris field, currents, offshore exposure, cold water; entanglement on debris and fishing line.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sat
Fri14:00–20:00
Sat7:00–20:00
Sun7:00–20:00
Mon7:00–20:00
Tue7:00–19:00
Wed7:00–19:00
Thu7:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:01 · Sunrise 6:28 · Sunset 19:07

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 10 km from site · graded 1h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Black sea bass, Lobster, Cunner
Best time: Summer through early fall.

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. Jan30%6°C1.7 m
  2. Feb34%5°C1.7 m
  3. Mar26%6°C1.8 m
  4. Apr40%8°C1.5 m
  5. May62%13°C1.3 m
  6. Jun76%18°C1.1 m
  7. Jul77%23°C1.1 m
  8. Aug67%22°C1.3 m
  9. Sep51%21°C1.5 m
  10. Oct49%18°C1.6 m
  11. Nov40%14°C1.4 m
  12. Dec31%9°C1.7 m

July hastypically 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

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

The wreck of the Cunard liner Oregon, a 518-foot transatlantic steamship that sank on 14 March 1886 after a collision off Long Island (all aboard were rescued). The wreck lies roughly 18 miles south of Long Island in about 125 feet of water, rising to around 85 feet at its highest point. Notable features include nine boilers, the large compound engine and the stern steering quadrant. A classic deep boat dive of Wreck Valley.

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Depth (85-125 ft), broken-down debris field, currents, offshore exposure, cold water; entanglement on debris and fishing line.

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