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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 a 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, Tautog (blackfish), and Lobster. Recent reports put the water around 22°C (72°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 4h ago
1.1 mwaves — about a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 22°C · seasonal avg 23°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: Mon
Sun6:00–21:00
Mon6:00–21:00
Tue6:00–21:00
Wed6:00–21:00
Thu6:00–21:00
Fri6:00–21:00
Sat6:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:12 · Sunrise 5:43 · Sunset 20:12

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 10 km from site · graded 4h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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.

What Divers Say

Known for: Black sea bass, Tautog (blackfish), Lobster
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

  • Black sea bassCommonly seen
  • Tautog (blackfish)Commonly seen
  • LobsterCommonly seen
  • Atlantic codSeasonal
  • Conger eelOccasionally seen
  • CunnerCommonly seen

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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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