Skip to content
Map of Oregon (Cunard liner wreck)
Add the first photo
AdvancedBoat entry

Oregon (Cunard liner wreck)

New York, United States
AOW suggested26–38 m (85–125 ft) depthBoat entry5mm wetsuit typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

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 17°C (63°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

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

Forecast for this hour · 6:00 · run 16 h ago
1.5 m (4.9 ft)waves — about a meter and a half expected (waves — about five feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 17°C · seasonal avg 18°C ( · Forecast 63°F · seasonal avg 65°F)

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

Read the full hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

Smallest waves: Sun
Fri8:00–14:00 moderate, 14:00–18:00 favorable

1.3 m waves · 17 kn wind (4.4 ft waves · 17 kn wind)

Sat8:00–18:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 4 kn wind (2.6 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Sun8:00–18:00 favorable

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

Mon8:00–18:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 15 kn wind (2.5 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

Tue8:00–12:00 moderate, 12:00–18:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 15 kn wind (3.5 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

Wed8:00–18:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 10 kn wind (2.7 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

ThuNot 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 6:43 · Sunrise 7:11 · Sunset 18:00 · all windows sit within daylight

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 10 km from site · updated 22 Oct, 13:26 GMT-4

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Compare this weekend’s windows near Oregon (Cunard liner wreck)

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

Dived here today — did the forecast match?

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. January, 30% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (44°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.5 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots
  2. February, 34% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 5°C (41°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.4 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  3. March, 26% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (42°F), waves have typically been 1.8 m (5.8 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  4. April, 40% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 8°C (47°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (5.1 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  5. May, 62% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 13°C (55°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.2 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  6. June, 76% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (64°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.8 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  7. July, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 67% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.2 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  9. September, 51% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 21°C (70°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (5.0 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  10. October, 49% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.1 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  11. November, 40% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 14°C (57°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.8 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  12. December, 31% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 9°C (49°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.6 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots

July has 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 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.

boatwreck

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

Reviews

No reviews yet — this site is waiting for its first. Dived here? Your rating and a few lines help the next diver.

Spot something off?

Help keep this listing accurate for the next diver.