The "U-352" is a famous dive spot here, and one that is sure to please the diving public. The first time I dove the U-352 visibility was around 40 feet and it was covered in sharks. That day was the first time I was able to dive with sharks without them swimming off, and my attention was elsewhere and not solely on the wreck. A magnificent dive, I swore I would not make the same mistake twice. I hear divers say if you dove it once that's enough, but I would have to disagree with them. The sub is something to behold on days with good vis. There seems to always be an abundance of sea life on her and if you take the time, exploration of the wreck is always a learning experience. Since my first dive's on the U-352, she has become a favorite dive site of mine. I dove her quite a bit in the 2000 season but left the camera on deck in order to enjoy the wreck and explore. I have been able to plan a photo dive where hopefully I will get some really good pictures. For a wreck this size, most divers would figure 2 or 3 times on her and you've seen it all. This is definently a falesy, I see something different every time I dive her. But when you get the chance, decide on your own whether or not the U-352 lives up to the hype!

...The U-352 is at a depth of 110 feet. It is approximately a 200 foot wreck that is still in pretty good shape considering it was depth charged a few times after it was already sunk. The Captain of the U-boat was a little perterbed at the fact that they had scored no kills in "torpedo alley" and made a crucial mistake of mis-identifying the Coast Gaurd cutter "ICARUS" for a merchant ship. It was scanned by a few different ships and depth charged in the belief that it was another U-boat out hunting. George Purifoy (Olympus Diving), after much searching and alot of money, bought his own boat and rented the marvel of modern technology at that time, (1975) the Loran-C! With 200 feet of visibility, he knew he finally found the wreck. Artifacts from the sub can be seen at Olympus Dive Center in Morehead City.

...This page is dedicated to my good friend J.W. Cook! Get Well soon partner, the wrecks will still be here for you! take care, Jacques out!

Photos taken by Diverlars!

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