Dive-site story
Resting on a sloping sandy seabed off the southern coast of Lusong Island, this World War II Japanese auxiliary gunboat sits so shallow that parts of its stern structure break the surface during low tide. The hull listing to its side is covered in hard corals, sponges, and sea anemones. Because of the shallow depth profile, natural light illuminates the entire structure throughout the day, creating ideal circumstances for wreck photographers, open-water divers, and snorkelers alike. Marine life aggregates densely along the rusted steel ribs, with schooling fish hovering just above the deck lines.
Intact shallow World War II Japanese gunboat wreck accessible under natural ambient light
Dense coral encrustations covering the ribs, deck, and stern sections
Schools of batfish and juvenile barracudas sheltering around the metallic structure
Gentle sandy slope transitioning into nearby patch reefs
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry northeast monsoon and summer months bring the calmest seas and clearest water to the Calamian Islands.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circular spadefishPlatax orbicularis | Common | ||||||||||||
| False clownfishAmphiprion ocellaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Tentacled flatheadPapilloculiceps longiceps | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail barracudaSphyraena flavicauda | Common | ||||||||||||
| PufferfishArothron nigropunctatus | Common |
Marine forecast
