U-1105 has a depth range of 19.8–27.7 metres (65–91 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive U-1105?

U-1105 is rated as advanced difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Advanced Open Water with low-visibility/deep experience; many treat it as a technical-style dive with full redundancy certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

What will I see at U-1105?

Divers at U-1105 in United States commonly report sightings of Blue catfish, Striped bass, White perch, Blue crab, and Hogchoker (sole). Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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U-1105

Q: When is the best time to dive U-1105?

The best time to dive U-1105 is typically Late spring through fall while the mooring buoy is in place (roughly April/May-October/December); dive at slack tide.. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

Virginia, United States

AOW suggested20–28 m depthBoat entry

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

U-1105 at a glance

U-1105 is a advanced boat dive site in Virginia, United States with depths of 19.8–27.7 m (65–91 ft). The best time to dive is typically Late spring through fall while the mooring buoy is in place (roughly April/May-October/December); dive at slack tide.. Divers commonly see Blue catfish, Striped bass, and White perch. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 2h ago

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Site hazards: Near-zero visibility (often <1-3 ft) in dark tannic river water, strong tidal current, depth to ~91 ft, entanglement (lines, nets), cold water below the thermocline, disorientation on a featureless silt bottom. Penetration impossible/prohibited; artifact removal illegal.

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Dive windows this week

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

First light 9:34 · Sunrise 10:04 · Sunset 0:21

Source: Open-Meteo marine · graded 2h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Blue catfish, Striped bass, White perch

Best time: Late spring through fall while the mooring buoy is in place (roughly April/May-October/December); dive at slack tide.

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

Best months, historically

No seasonal history for this site yet — historical marine data is still being aggregated.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Blue catfishCommonly seen
Striped bassCommonly seen
White perchCommonly seen
Blue crabCommonly seen
Hogchoker (sole)Occasionally seen
American eelOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

U-1105 'Black Panther' is a Type VIIC/41 U-boat fitted with experimental synthetic rubber anti-sonar skin, surrendered in 1945 and scuttled by the US Navy in 1949 in the Potomac River off Piney Point, Maryland. It sits upright in about 91 ft of dark river water with the conning tower at ~65 ft and has been Maryland's first Historic Shipwreck Preserve since 1995. It is an advanced low-visibility dive accessed by private boat via a seasonal mooring buoy; the wreck and artifacts are fully protected.

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Near-zero visibility (often <1-3 ft) in dark tannic river water, strong tidal current, depth to ~91 ft, entanglement (lines, nets), cold water below the thermocline, disorientation on a featureless silt bottom. Penetration impossible/prohibited; artifact removal illegal.

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