WW2 US Navy Wreck

Loading stats...

Derawan Islands, Indonesia

Best timeApril to October
Water temp27-29°C / 81-84°F
Visibility15-25m / 50-82ft
AccessBoat Dive
Dive typesScuba
DifficultyBeginner
Max depth25 m
Avg depth18 m
Nearest airportBEJ
Wreck diveMacroHistorical
Scuba

Near Sangalaki lies a Japanese patrol boat from WWII (often mistakenly called a US Navy wreck). It's a small but interesting wreck that has become a fantastic artificial reef, particularly for macro life like frogfish and nudibranchs.

Features

A small Japanese WWII patrol boat wreck that is now a thriving artificial reef. The structure is covered in corals and is a hotspot for macro life, including various species of frogfish and nudibranchs.

Site Reviews

Loading...

Loading reviews...