Dive-site story
At the conclusion of World War II, departing American forces dumped millions of dollars worth of heavy machinery, vehicles, and supplies directly off the coast of Espiritu Santo. Today, the seabed features a sprawling expanse of bulldozers, cranes, trucks, forklifts, and tractor engines tumbling down a sloping bottom from the shoreline into deeper water. Encrusting corals have colonized the steel frames, transforming discarded military hardware into an artificial reef habitat.
Vast underwater museum of World War II construction equipment and vehicles
Corals growing over engine blocks, tracks, and twisted metal structures
Accessible right from the beach or by a short boat ride
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry winter season brings calmer waters and lower rainfall, though diving operates year-round.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LionfishPterois volitans | Common | ||||||||||||
| ScorpionfishScorpaenidae | Common | ||||||||||||
| Moray EelGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Coral TroutPlectropomus leopardus | Common | ||||||||||||
| ClownfishAmphiprioninae | Common |
Marine forecast
