Battle of the Atlantic Research and Expedition Group
Battle of the Atlantic Research and Expedition Group
The Battle of the Atlantic Research and Expedition Group (BAREG) is dedicated to the respectful and accurate appreciation and documentation of Battle of the Atlantic wreck sites.
BAREG began in the summer of 2011 on the waters of the Potomac River. During the surface interval and transit to and from the U-1105 wreck site, a group of like-minded divers with a passion for history and wreck diving decided to create a dive group dedicated to the respectful visitation and study of these pivotal battles and U-boat technology. In 2012, the divers trained, dove together, invited more divers, and coalesced into the Battle of the Atlantic Research & Expedition Group (BAREG).
Latest News
1. SS Atlas Survey We will resume our survey of the SS Atlas, 17-24 June. For divers already signed on, we are requiring a nominal $200.00 deposit for participating in the project. You can make your payment via paypal (remember […]
BAREG’s Survey of the U-1105 Complete
BAREG’s final report, “The U-1105 ‘Black Panther’ (18ST636) 2021-2022 Maritime Archaeological Survey Report,” has been accepted as final by the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT). The survey was funded by a State of Maryland grant administered by MHT. The full report is available below. In 2021, 14 BAREG divers [...]
Scapa Flow Trip October 2022
In the first week of October, BAREG tec divers returned to Scapa Flow for six days of wreck diving on the remnants of the German WWI High Seas Fleet. The trip was originally planned in 2019 and started with seven divers. Attrition by time and the disruption of [...]
U-853 July 2022
Five BAREG divers traveled to Rhode Island this past weekend to dive the wreck of the U-853. This U-boat lies in 120 fsw about six miles ENE of Block Island. The U-boat was attacked and sunk on 5 May 1945 after sinking the SS Black Point, a [...]
USS Oriskany 2022
On the weekend of April 29 - May 1, 2022 ten BAREG divers descended on the Gulf Coast town of Pensacola, Florida for the group’s annual dive on USS Oriskany, an Essex class carrier with a long and proud service record. In a very welcome development, two of [...]
Atlas Survey Postponed to 2022
Due to COVID related support challenges, BAREG has postponed Atlas Survey to 2022. BAREG will instead focus on the U-1105 project.
2021 Symposium replaced with virtual business meeting
Due to ongoing pandemic, in-person Symposium has been replaced with Zoom online business meeting. As a reminder, dues must be paid for 2021 in order to vote or register for trips. 1000 – Opening comments 1015 – BAREG 2021 Activities Plan 1045 – U-1105 Project 1115 – BAREG [...]
