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IntermediateRecommended cert

27Max dive depth

27.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

June, July, August, SeptemberBest months

15.0–20.0 °CWater (summer)

8.0–12.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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UC-42 is a German WWI minelaying submarine that sank in 1917 and rests at about 27 meters near Cork, making it a notable wreck dive.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 15.0–20.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 8.0–12.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rock wreck Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle shots of the wreck, macro photography of marine life

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