Dive-site story
Sunk by Allied aircraft during the final months of World War II, this steam cargo vessel lies on its starboard side across a sandy channel off Samae San. The hull has cracked open over the decades, exposing huge cargo holds and the engine room. Large schools of pelagics patrol the open water above the superstructure, while the steel frame supports extensive soft coral growth.
Well-preserved World War II cargo ship resting on a sand bed
Two massive unexploded aerial bombs still visible in the surrounding sand
Expansive cargo holds permitting daylight-penetration routes for trained wreck divers
Dense schools of batfish and barracuda circling the exposed port side
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and optimal visibility occur outside the height of the southwest monsoon.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orbicular BatfishPlatax orbicularis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail BarracudaSphyraena flavicauda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted Ribbontail RayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Brownbanded Bamboo SharkChiloscyllium punctatum | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Giant MorayGymnothorax javanicus | Common |
Marine forecast
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