Exact listing with 28 m depth, 7 m visibility, advanced-diver framing and slack-water guidance.
UC42 Cork
Deep WWI submarine wreck in Cork Harbour
About UC42 Cork
UC42 Cork is a deep WWI submarine wreck in Cork Harbour, best approached at slack water because the harbour mouth can run hard. The wreck sits upright enough to show the conning tower, propellers and torpedo tubes, while conger eels, lobsters and schools of fish make the surrounding water feel busy. It is an advanced wreck dive rather than a sightseeing cruise, and respect for the site as a war grave matters as much as trim and gas planning.
Research Estimate At UC42 Cork
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Where Is UC42 Cork?
UC42 Cork Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
28m
Depth Note
The wreck is reported at around 28 m, and the site pages consistently recommend diving it at slack water.
Best Season
Winter and the calmer slack-water windows.
Typical Conditions
Deep wreck diving at the harbour entrance with moderate visibility, strong-current timing and careful gas planning.
Safety & Access At UC42 Cork
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Dive only at slack water, keep clear of the wreck interior and treat the site as a war grave.
Access Restrictions
Use a boat from Cork or Crosshaven and time the dive for slack water.
Legal Notes
UC42 Cork is a war grave and should be treated with respect.
Local Intel For UC42 Cork
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
A disciplined wreck dive with careful trim, route planning and enough gas margin for a deep profile.
Freedive
Not appropriate; the wreck sits too deep for freediving.
Snorkel
Not a snorkeling site because the wreck lies well below the surface.
UC42 Cork Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at UC42 Cork
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Wildlife at UC42 Cork
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Recent Logged Visits At UC42 Cork
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UC42 Cork Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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UC42 Cork Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Dive spot page with shore-entry metadata, wreck features and marine-life notes.
Wreck-tour article with depth and Cork Harbour context.
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