Dive-site story
Located offshore from Khao Lak, this submerged tin-mining vessel rests on an open sandy seabed. Over time, the decaying metal structure has developed into an isolated artificial reef, concentrating fish life in an area otherwise dominated by barren sand. Divers explore the exterior framework and fallen machinery, observing dense resident schooling fish and diverse macro critters sheltered among the rusted plates.
Congregations of batfish and snappers schooling around the broken metal framework
Macro species including ghost pipefish, nudibranchs, and seahorses concealed along the hull base
Honeycomb morays and scorpionfish occupying nooks across the rusted debris
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The site is primarily accessible during the calm weather window when dive operators run day trips out of Khao Lak.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BatfishPlatax teira | Common | ||||||||||||
| Honeycomb morayGymnothorax favagineus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bigeye snapperLutjanus lutjanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bearded scorpionfishScorpaenopsis barbata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate ghost pipefishSolenostomus paradoxus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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