Local dive-center site page with vessel information and the U-352 listing.
U-352 is a deeper WWII submarine wreck off North Carolina.
U-352 is a deeper WWII submarine wreck off North Carolina.
U-352 is a German World War II submarine wreck off North Carolina, listing heavily to starboard on a sandy bottom. It is one of the coast's best-known wreck dives because the hull is still largely intact and the site draws dense reef-fish life around the structure. Plan it as a deeper wreck dive with overhead-environment awareness rather than a casual sightseeing stop.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
35m
Depth Note
The wreck is described as lying in about 35 m / 110-115 ft of water and listing heavily to starboard.
Best Season
Calm Gulf Stream windows are best; comfort and visibility improve when the water is settled.
Typical Conditions
Deeper wreck diving in stable Gulf Stream water with a heavily listing submarine hull and good offshore visibility.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
As a submarine wreck at around 35 m, this is a deeper dive with overhead structure; appropriate wreck training and conservative planning are recommended.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, with wreck training and experience recommended for the deeper profile and overhead structure.
Legal Notes
Treat it as a monitored wreck dive and follow charter and sanctuary rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Wreck dive to about 35 m; the submarine rests with a 45-degree list to starboard and is best approached as a deeper wreck dive.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the depth and overhead structure make it a scuba-only wreck.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck sits deep offshore and is only practical as a boat dive.
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
Local dive-center site page with vessel information and the U-352 listing.
NOAA sanctuary page for the wreck site and regional conditions.
English dive article with wreck depth and list angle.
History article on the U-352 shipwreck and sinking.
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