Dive-site story
Sunk as an artificial reef off the south shore of Oahu, this former Navy yard oiler rests upright on a flat sandy bottom. Cutouts throughout the superstructure allow daylight into interior spaces, where schooling fish gather out of prevailing currents. Because Atlantis Submarines operates tourist runs past the hull, divers regularly share the wreck with the passing passenger submersible.
Upright World War II-era yard oiler with spacious deck access and open cargo holds
Frequent flybys from the Atlantis tourist submarine along the starboard side
Green sea turtles resting in deck recesses and companionways
Close proximity to the nearby San Pedro wreck on a single drift dive when current permits
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
South shore sea conditions tend to be warmest during summer, though trade winds and occasional southerly swells can pick up surface chop.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmargin Moray EelGymnothorax flavimarginatus | Common |
Marine forecast
