Dive-site story
Sunk intentionally in late 2012 as an artificial reef off the southwest coast of Koh Chang, this former US Navy tank landing ship rests upright on a flat sandy bottom. Divers explore several accessible levels, from the expansive open deck and bridge tower down through cargo holds and engine passageways. Large schools of pelagics and resident predators constantly patrol the superstructure.
Extensive penetration corridors across multiple interior decks for trained wreck divers
Dense aggregations of barracuda and batfish hanging around the main mast and radar tower
Massive hull structure now heavily encrusted with soft corals, sponges, and anemones
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and optimal visibility coincide with the northeast monsoon dry period.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevron BarracudaSphyraena qenie | Common | ||||||||||||
| Orbicular BatfishPlatax orbicularis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whale SharkRhincodon typus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Honeycomb MorayGymnothorax favagineus | Common |
Marine forecast
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