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Dive Spot Guide•
U 352
Advanced offshore wreck dive off North Carolina.
Local operator required
Offshore boat logistics and downline setup make a local charter the normal way to dive U-352.
Full-day charter from Morehead City area; advanced divers get the best of the wreck, while weather and downline setup shape the day.
About U 352
British Loyalty is a large WWII oil tanker wreck in Addu Atoll, now lying on its side between Maradhoo and Hithadhoo. The wreck is covered in coral, attracts schooling fish and larger pelagic visitors, and rewards advanced boat divers with swim-through holes, a huge steel profile, and enough structure to keep the dive interesting from the descent to the ascent.
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Research Estimate At U 352
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 24m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
Where Is U 352?
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U 352 Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 33m
Depth Note
The upper railings can be seen around 15 meters in good visibility, while the main hull sits on the seabed at about 33 meters.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer weather windows depending on the Gulf Stream and local conditions.
Typical Conditions
Offshore boat logistics, moderate depth, and weather-driven visibility with Gulf Stream influence.
Safety & Access At U 352
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Use proper wreck procedures, plan for depth and gas, and respect the standard no-penetration profile.
Access Restrictions
Advanced offshore wreck dive. Local charter and proper experience recommended; penetration is not part of the normal profile.
Legal Notes
Do not touch or remove anything from the wreck. Follow local wreck etiquette and operator briefings.
Local Intel For U 352
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as an advanced scuba dive. The wreck is deep enough that careful gas planning and buoyancy matter, and the normal profile is to explore the outside structure rather than penetrate it.
Freediving
Freediving is not practical here beyond a brief surface look.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not practical beyond surface viewing from the boat.
Wildlife at U 352
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At U 352
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At U 352
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility24m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
