Although Captain Cottier was known to be a fine commander and navigator with more experience than any other skipper in the Cunard Line, he was held responsible for the accident and relieved from any future duty. We participated in a 100th anniversary commemorative dive on this magnificent shipwreck. Despite the cold weather everyone participated, and each was given a copper wall plaque to document the historic dive. Divers who want to experience the grandeur of the Oregon first hand can utilize a number of charter boats running out of either Captree Boat Basin, Freeport or even charters as far as the Jersey coast. Trips from Long Island to the wreck average about three hours.
Boats steaming from Jersey take a bit longer.
New York's prime dive season starts in May and runs through September. During this time, divers will want to wear a full wet suit, hood, boots and gloves, especially while descending on an offshore wreck. For the more hardy dry suited divers, our season is extended from April straight through November, weather permitting. Equipment needed would be the same as for any cold water deep wreck dive. Depth gauge, bottom timer, dive computers, two knives, lights, tether line and an adequate air supply.