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SS Lancing Wreck

North Carolina, United States
Depth ~160 ft, beyond recreational limits40–49 m (131–161 ft) depthBoat entry5mm wetsuit typical

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SS Lancing Wreck at a glance

SS Lancing Wreck is an expert boat dive site in North Carolina, United States with depths of 40–49 m (131–161 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Amberjack, Barracuda, and Sand tiger shark. Recent reports put the water around 19°C (66°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

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

Forecast for this hour · 3:00 · run 13 h ago
2.2 m (7.3 ft)waves — about two meters expected (waves — about seven feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 19°C · seasonal avg 25°C ( · Forecast 66°F · seasonal avg 77°F)

Site hazards: Depth ~160 ft, beyond recreational limits · Gulf Stream current · Decompression obligation

All 4 hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Tue
Fri8:00–9:00 moderate, 9:00–12:00 favorable, 12:00–18:00 moderate

2.2 m waves · 18 kn wind (7.1 ft waves · 18 kn wind)

SatNo window

2.6 m waves · 20 kn wind (8.5 ft waves · 20 kn wind)

SunNo window

3.0 m waves · 21 kn wind (9.8 ft waves · 21 kn wind)

Mon16:00–19:00 moderate

2.7 m waves · 19 kn wind (8.7 ft waves · 19 kn wind)

Tue8:00–19:00 favorable

1.9 m waves · 12 kn wind (6.1 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Wed8:00–10:00 favorable, 10:00–19:00 moderate

2.1 m waves · 16 kn wind (7.0 ft waves · 16 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 6:48 · Sunrise 7:14 · Sunset 18:16 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 1.2 km from site · updated 22 Oct, 13:27 GMT-4

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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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.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Amberjack, Grouper
Best time: Summer months (June-September) for the calmest seas and Gulf Stream visibility.

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, 12% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (66°F), waves have typically been 2.1 m (6.8 ft), wind has typically been 25 knots
  2. February, 7% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (63°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.1 ft), wind has typically been 24 knots
  3. March, 8% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (66°F), waves have typically been 2.3 m (7.5 ft), wind has typically been 25 knots
  4. April, 28% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 20°C (68°F), waves have typically been 1.9 m (6.2 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  5. May, 34% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.6 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  6. June, 48% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (78°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.6 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  7. July, 52% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 43% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.6 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  9. September, 30% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 2.1 m (6.9 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  10. October, 23% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 2.1 m (6.8 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  11. November, 20% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 1.9 m (6.2 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots
  12. December, 11% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 21°C (69°F), waves have typically been 2.2 m (7.2 ft), wind has typically been 24 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 Lancing was a Norwegian whale factory ship, converted to carry petroleum, torpedoed by U-552 on 7 April 1942 about 14 miles off Cape Hatteras with the loss of one of her 50 crew. The wreck rests in roughly 160 ft of water, beyond recreational limits, making it a technical dive visited by experienced deep wreck divers. It is documented by NOAA's Monitor National Marine Sanctuary as part of the Battle of the Atlantic battlefield.

boatwreck

Depth ~160 ft, beyond recreational limits

Gulf Stream current

Decompression obligation

Remote offshore location off Cape Hatteras

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