Visibility, currents, and qualification notes.
Protected upright submarine wreck off Portland.
Protected upright submarine wreck off Portland.
M2 (Wreck) is a famous upright submarine wreck off Portland that sits on the seabed as a protected war grave. The intact hull, conning tower, and hangar make it a distinctive deep wreck dive, but tides, current windows, and excellent buoyancy control matter more than sightseeing speed. Plan it as a boat dive with a strict tide window, expect limited bottom time, and treat the hangar and deck structure as something to observe cleanly rather than push into.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 32m
Depth Note
The wreck sits upright with the conning tower around 18 to 20 m and the keel near 32 m.
Best Season
Year-round, but slack tide windows and settled weather matter most.
Typical Conditions
Deep, tide-driven wreck diving with variable visibility and limited access windows.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Use DSMB proficiency, plan around slack water, and avoid any penetration.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, with timing centered on slack water and local current windows.
Legal Notes
The wreck is a protected war grave and should be treated on a look-but-don't-touch basis.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Intact submarine wreck with a conning tower, hangar, and deck features that are best observed from outside.
Freediving
Not a freedive site due depth and protected status.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Visibility, currents, and qualification notes.
War-grave status and approximate depth.
Submarine wreck overview and marine-life notes.
Slack windows, hazards, and depth notes.
Booked wreck-tour access and operator context.
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