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Busuanga has fast become known for it's excellent wreck diving . 14 wrecks
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Dive into History
September 1944. The US Third Fleet, under the command of Admiral "BULL" William Halsey aboard the US S New Jersey, began moving toward the Philippines Islands. Task Force 38 was involved in carrying out air strike's against Japanese targets in the Philippines.In the early morning, 24. Sept. 1944, 05:50 am, the TF 38 took off on a flight, the target area 350 miles (!) away from there Aircraft carriers . A total of 120 aircraft's, F6F HELLCAT fighters and SB2C Hell Diver Bombers been on there way to CORON BAY. This was at this time the longest air raid in history.
At 9.00 am the Planes reached Busuanga Island, found 15-18 large enemy ships anchored in SANGAT BAY. Only 45 Minutes later they left SANGAT BAY, leaving behind a hell of burning oil, manganese and exploding ships.
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Today, 14 Wrecks are located in dive able depths (between 5 and 40 meters). Most of the sunken vessels are sized between 100 - 200 meters of length. The only handicap can be the visibility at many of the wrecks. Average visibility is 15 m (+/ - 10 m) and is affected by tides. Best conditions are during quarter moon and/or at high tide.
Busuanga Island! ASIA'S BEST
WRECK DIVING
IRAKO
Just 15 Minutes away from the Dive Center
Japanese refrigeration ship, displacement 9,570
tons, length about 200 meters
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Position: Sangat Bay, Busuanga Island
Quite intact, big wreck body. Big groupers, shoals of tuna and yellow fins, Lion fish & scorpion fishes living around this wreck.
Max. depth: Deck level 28 - 40 meters. Recommended education level: Advance Diver, specialty Deep Diver, specialty Wreck diver.
Recommended !!
Morozan Maru (former Olympia Maru)
Just 15 Minutes away from the Dive Center
Japanese freighter about 120 meter long, lying on
its starboard side.
Position: Sangat Bay, Busuanga Island
A beautiful wreck dive site where you can observe big Groupers (Lapu Lapu's),
Sweet lips, many times turtles and even sea snakes. Hard corals cover the port
side which is only 14-18 meters below the surface. ATTENTION !!, many scorpion
fish around the wreck area. Keep your eyes open and be well buoyant !! The big
cargo rooms and the engine room allows an easy penetration of this wreck.
Max. depth : 25 meters, average about 15 meters. Recommended education
level: Advance Diver, specialty Wreck diver
Thanks to Prof. Yamada Japan for the Pictures
Just 4 Minutes away from the Dive Center
Japanese tanker, about 200 m long.
Position: Entrance to Puerto Del Sol Bay, Busuanga Island
The largest and most enjoyed wreck dive in Busuanga.
The Tanker is totally covered with beautiful corals and offers a large
variety of marine life. For wreck divers the dive trough the propellor shaft and
the tank systems is awesome! For beginner divers it's a great wreck to
explore at moderate deeps.
Depth range from 9 meters to max. 26 m. The deck is between 9 m and 16 m.
There are many penetration possibilities for wreck divers as well. ATTENTION !!
Strong tide currents often affect this wreck. Recommended. education level: 1.
Diving outside the deck with no strong current. Open Water Diver 2. Penetration
and / or current. Advanced Open Water Diver, Wreck specialty Diver.
Olympia Maru (former Tangat Wreck )
Just 15 Minutes away from the Dive CenterJapanese freighter sitting upright with a length of
approx. 110 meters.
Position: Sangat Bay, Busuanga Island.
A very good dive spot with a variety of marine life. Large shoals of Banana fishes, Giant Bat fishes and giant puffer fishes, especially around the mast, bow and stern. Easy penetration at the cargo rooms. It offers a good opportunity to discover wreck diving.
Max. depth: 28-30 m, Deck level 18-24 m.
Recommended. education level: Advanced Open Water Diver, Wreck specialty Diver
The AKITSUSHIMA
Just 10 Minutes away from the Dive CenterJapanese Seaplane Tender 118 m long.
Position: Busuanga Island, near Manglet Island.
The AKITSUSHIMA a real warship lies on her starboard
side. She was hit amidships and had sank immediately. The flying boat
disappeared. Impressive is the Crane who was lifting the seaplane in the water.
This big Metal construction is lying on sandy bottom and attracts shoals of
giant Bat fishes and Barracudas. Let you show from our guides the AA-guns. A
fascinating dive where you can see giant groupers, shoals of barracudas, tunas
and yellow fins.
Max. depth is 36-38 m, average about 26-28m. Recommended. education level:
Adv. Open Water Diver, Wreck specialty Diver .
Just 20 Minutes away from the Dive Center
Japanese freighter, about 140 m long, lying on her
starboard site.
Position:
Sangat Bay, Busuanga Island
In the large cargo rooms, you can still see loaded
construction materials, a cement mixer and even a bulldozer! On the deck
anti-aircraft weapons can still be seen. In certain places, the wreck is easy to
penetrate. On the port side there are many corals and variety of fish life. Many
Grouper (Lapu-lapu) living around the wreck.
Max. depth: 34 m, average 24-26m Recommended. education. level: Adv. Open
Water Diver, Wreck specialty Diver.
Just 30 Minutes away from the Dive Center
Japanese Tanker approx. 40-50 m long, sits upright on sandy bottom.
Position: Close to the Black Island Beach, in front of the stranded vessel..
This dive site is perfect for a wreck dive beginners
and underwater photographer. It is a beautiful dive in most clear water. You can
witness plenty of Scorpion and Lion fishes, Trumpet fish, Groupers, Bat fish and
... and ... and ... It is also a great night dive.
Max. depth: 32 meters. The wreck starts in 21 meter deep water.
Recommended education level: Advanced open water Diver, Wreck specialty Diver.
Recommended !!
The Gunboat (at Tangat) Auxiliary sub-chaser
Just 20 Minutes away from the Dive CenterA gunboat or submarine hunter. Approximately 35 meter long.
Position: Close to the Tangat Island.
This dive site is good for wreck dive beginners and underwater photographer. It is also a lovely dive between deeper wreck sites. The wreck starts at only 3 meters down so even snorkeling can see the shape and explore the bow of the ship.
Max. depth: 18 meters. Recommended education level: Open Water Diver.
Japanese freighter approximately 160-180 meter long.
Position: Northeast of Busuanga Island.
This is a beautiful wreck dive experience. More or less intact, this huge sunken ship usually offers good visibility of about 20 meters and ideal diving condition. In the cargo rooms Japanese staff cars and trucks are can be found.
Max. depth: 40 meters on the bottom. The deck level lies between 22 and 28 meters. Recommended education level: Advanced Diver, Wreck Specialty Diver.
Recommended !!
Just 15 Minutes away from the Dive Center
A Gunboat or submarine Hunter. The stern breaks the
surface at low tide.
Position: In front of Lusong Island.
This wreck is great for snorkeling. It starts on the surface with a maximum depth of 9-10 meters. It is nicely covered with hard corals and offers a nice variety of fish live. The are also good opportunities for wreck dive photographers or as a "dive between dives".
Max. depth: 9 meters. Recommended education level: Skin diver, Open water diver.
Location: Coron Island
A recently sunken fishing boat; approx. 35 meter
long at Coron Island, near the entrance of the Cayagan Lake. An easy wreck dive
site for all beginners or/and in combination with the Coron drop. It is also a
very interesting night dive site.
Max. depth: 16 meters. Recommended education level: Open Water Diver.