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The U-1105 is one of the most popular local dive sites to Southern Maryland. Located in our back yard at a depth of 85ft in the Potomac River, this dive is very unique and one you don't want to miss.
In 1944 a Type VII-C German submarine, began her brief and dramatic wartime career. Germany used its precious supply of artificial rubber to coat the outer skin of approximately 10 experimental submarines. The mission of the U-1105 was to find an Allied combat ship and sink it. It was then to des…
The U-1105 is one of the most popular local dive sites to Southern Maryland. Located in our back yard at a depth of 85ft in the Potomac River, this dive is very unique and one you don't want to miss.
In 1944 a Type VII-C German submarine, began her brief and dramatic wartime career. Germany used its precious supply of artificial rubber to coat the outer skin of approximately 10 experimental submarines. The mission of the U-1105 was to find an Allied combat ship and sink it. It was then to descend to 100 meters (330 fsw) and hold that depth to determine whether the Allied ships could find it using sonar. The test was successful. They could not.
Weeks later the war ended. The sub surrendered and was brought to the Potomac River. It was sunk the final time near Piney Point, Maryland on September 19, 1949. It has been there since.
You can expect a depth of 65 feet to the Conning tower and 84 feet to the silt. Visibility can range from 2 feet to 10 feet.
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