Dive-site story
Lying upright on a coral shelf in a sheltered bay near Koror, this well-preserved World War II Japanese Navy reconnaissance floatplane wreck remains one of Palau's most accessible historical dive sites. Often referred to as the Jake Seaplane, the aircraft rests largely intact with its fuselage, propeller blades, and radial engine clearly discernible beneath a coat of encrusting sponges and corals.
Nearly intact Japanese Aichi reconnaissance aircraft resting upright on the seabed
Visible engine block, propeller, and open cockpit framework
Macro critters hiding among the engine cowling and wing framework
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Palau offers year-round diving, with the driest months and calmest surface conditions occurring from late autumn to spring.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrocodilefishCymbacephalus beauforti | Common | ||||||||||||
| Banded pipefishDunckerocampus dactyliophorus | Common | ||||||||||||
| NudibranchNudibranchia | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pygmy sweeperParapriacanthus ransonneti | Common |
Marine forecast
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