The Kimon M
Known as the Lentil Carrier Wreck the Kimon M was a diesel-powered 121-meter refrigerated cargo vessel was built in 1952. The vessel was carrying a cargo of lentils from Turkey on its way to Mumbai, when she collided with the reef at full speed on December 12, 1978.

The wreck is the easternmost of the wrecks at Abu Nuhas and lies resting on the seabed on her starboard side at 32m. Perhaps one of the least dived wrecks of the four, as this wreck presents a great risk of collapsing owing to its unstable sheets of metal; it is hence considered dangerous to penetrate. The Kimon has deteriorated considerably in the last three decades and her sideways resting position has caused undue pressures on its hull, expediting it’s decay.  While the top of the wreck is at 15m and easily reached, the wreck is designated only for advanced divers owing to the condition of the wreck and the depth of its propeller and rudders at 32m. The wreck is home to several species of pipefish.

The Giannis D
This Japanese built 99-meter diesel-powered cargo ship was launched in 1969. She ran aground in April 1983, on her way from Croatia to Saudi Arabia and Yemen with a cargo of wood when it didn’t spot the Abu Nuhas reefs in calm weather. The ship which was left abandoned on the reefs didn’t sink for two weeks until a storm snapped it in two and sank to 24m. The Giannis D is today found in three detached parts: the bow, the remains of the amidships, and the stern.

On descending the first thing that catches your attention is the distinct A-frame deck Gantry crane that reaches just below the surface.  The distinguishing funnel bearing a large letter “D” can also be clearly seen. The engine room at 13m offers easy access and is well persevered. The engine room is said to be the star attraction of the Giannis. It is also possible to explore the holds, and spot some of the timber cargo it was carrying before it sunk. The bow section is not far away, but is not often dived as the main section of the ship has so much to offer. With plenty of swimthroughs, and plentiful and easy entry and exit points, this wreck is a good site for novice and advanced scuba divers alike.

The Red Sea wreck graveyard, Abu Nuhas  can be visited all year round, with a visibility ranging between 20 – 30m. Most wrecks are for more intermediate and advanced scuba divers, while no special scuba diving equipment other than dive lights are required, currents can be strong and dives can be deep. Most of these wrecks can be reached by day boat from either Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada, but the best way of diving them is to join a liveaboard vessel.

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Chuuk has perhaps one of the most diverse and interesting histories for an Island of its size. Being colonized originally by the Spanish, then German and finally the Japanese before finally being liberated but under US administration after World War 2, Micronesia is a diverse blend of different cultural influences.

During World War II, Truk Lagoon (Chuuk) was the Empire of Japan’s main base in the South Pacific theatre. A significant portion of the Japanese naval fleet was based here. In 1944 during World War –II, the United States executed Operation Hailstorm that was one of the most important naval battles of the war at Truk. Twelve Japanese warships, thirty-two merchant ships and 249 aircraft were destroyed, in the fighting that ensued, converting the pristine waters of Truk Lagoon into a war ship wreck graveyard overnight.

With over 40 divable wrecks, rich in history and fascinating stories,  Chuuk is known by Scuba Divers as the Wreck Diving capital of the world. Most of the wrecks are within recreational Scuba diving depths and  several are penetrable. There are periscopes, jeeps, WWII Airplanes, cargo crates and all kinds of artifacts strewn about or tucked away inside the cargo holds of these vessels. Some wrecks still contain live ammunition, bombs and torpedoes, and the Micronesia government has strict policies preventing the removal of any of the artifacts from the wrecks and has declared the area and underwater museum. Eight airplane wrecks of Japanese Zeros, as well as other aircraft that were ditched or crash-landed into the sea are now fascinating dive sites. Though the soft coral has taken hold of most of these aircraft and ship wrecks, most of the wrecks are quite intact and well preserved.

The Fujikawa Maru, an armed aircraft cargo ferry, is perhaps one of the most beautiful wrecks in Chuuk . This 433 foot vessel was   struck by several torpedoes mid-ship in 1944, and  sunk in 112ft (34m) of water with its superstructure just  30ft (9m) from the surface. The Fujikawa Maru is a site that will require multiple dives to truly experience.  There are several A6M Zero aircraft completely intact alongside guns and ammunition inside its cargo holds, that didn’t get destroyed when it sunk. The ship is covered with an abundant growth of soft & hard corals, as well as anemones  that cover the ship’s bow & stern guns.

The best way to experience Chuuk is by Liveaboard, and the Truk Odyssey is perhaps Chuuk’s finest Liveaboard.  Leisurepro Travel has a great Dive Holiday package for Scuba Divers wishing to experience the wrecks of Chuuk, onboard the Odyssey and Includes 7 nights accommodations aboard Truk Odyssey transfers to and from airport, up to 5 dives daily. The Odyssey geared for both recreational as well as technical diving, covers all of the best diving sites of Chuuk, and will give you an unforgettable experience of diving the wrecks of this lagoon.

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The Umbria was a 500 foot long freighter built in the 1912’s in Hamburg Germany and originally known as the Bahia Blanca. It was used during World War 1 as a freighter and was ultimately sold to the Italians in 1935 to be used as a cargo and troopship.

The ship had set sail in 1937 from Italy and arrived at Port Sudan for re-supplying coal and water, when Italy which had remained neutral in the WWII till then suddenly decided to declare war. This led to officers in the British controlled Port of Sudan wanting to detain the Umbria to search her cargo and detain her as long as possible as they suspected the ship would be used once again in the war.  The Captain of the vessel was well aware of how his precious cargo might now be used against his country, decided to scuttle the ship just off of Port Sudan ensuring that the ship and its cargo could never be used again.

So what was the precious cargo which would cause a captain to sink his own ship? The Umbria was carrying 360,000 individual aircraft bombs ranging in size from 15, 50 and 100 kg. The vessel also carried a large quantity of fuses, ammunition and detonators as well as other traditional cargo.  The captain knew these bombs would be confiscated and used by the enemy against his country should they ever discover them which was why he made the call to sink the ship.

Lying in the shelter of the Wingate Reef, just outside Port Sudan and strangely unaffected by currents and tides, the ship is within easy reach of Port Sudan harbor. The wreck lies on its Port side at a 60 degree angle at a depth range of 5 – 36 meters (15 – 115 feet) with the maximum depth of 36m making the wreck shallow by most standards. Owing to its depth, there is plenty of natural light that streams through and the visibility of the waters is excellent, ranging from 10 – 15 meters (30 – 50 feet).

There is just so much to see while diving the Umbria, both internally and externally as the ship is relatively intact, and the shallow depth gives you greater bottom time to explore this large ship in one dive. Three holds of the Umbria are open and divers and easily penetrate the holds with one of them containing 3 large classic Fiat Laguna’s which are simply stunning to behold. The holds also contain hundreds of strewn around wine bottles which were a part of its cargo when the ship was sunk.

Finally the main attraction of the Umbria is the hold which contains the 360,000 individual aircraft bombs. The bombs are stacked one on top of the other in hundreds of rows giving you an idea of the explosive power of these devices should they ever detonate. Even though the bombs don’t have their detonators inserted in them which lies along with the fuses nearby, they are still said to be potentially lethal should they ever go off and cause great damage to Port Sudan nearby. Never has the saying “look but don’t touch” ever been as applicable as when diving the Umbria.

The Umbria is a shipwreck that is able to satisfy every level of experience and even the most demanding of Scuba Divers. The ship makes a great photo opportunity, and the wreck penetration is relatively easy yet there is more than enough to explore without the need for specialized scuba diving equipment. Besides where else in the world can you dive with the thrill of 360,000 explosive bombs always just a few feet from away from you? If that doesn’t set your heart racing then we don’t know what will.

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The Atlantus was built in the December of 1918 a month after the end of the war and was used as a troop transport to ferry soldiers back from Europe. However its service was short-lived and the ship was sent to the salvage yard in 1920, only to be revived in 1926 when a plan to put the concrete ship back into service as a ferry resulted in its restoration. However in the same year a storm hit and the ship broke free of her moorings and ran aground 150 feet off the coast of Sunset Beach. All attempts to free the ship were unsuccessful. Since then the 250 foot Atlantis has remained grounded just off Cape May and over time the vessel has split apart in its midsection into two.

While the proximity of the Atlantus to the shore makes the wreck relatively unfavorable to dive with strong currents, cold water and poor visibility, New Jersey divers claim that when the tides are low (slack tide) and during the winter months, visibility can be astonishingly good, however a dry suit is a must. Shore diving the wreck is extremely tricky and the timing of the dive has to be planned precisely to the slack tide hours otherwise swimming back to the shore against the receding tide is nearly impossible.

The wreck itself which lies in just 20 feet of water and lists on her port side split in two. The main inhabitants of the wreck are mussels that have made every square inch of the concrete surface their home. Divers have also reported spotting large sea bass, stripers, blues, weakfish and flounder in and around the vessel.

Though there may be not much to see at the Atlantus for a recreational dive, the reason most divers brave the dangerous and cold waters around the wreck is for the simple reason that it is said to have golf ball sized Cape May Diamonds around it.  Cape May diamonds are quartz crystals originating from the Delaware River, resembling translucent pebbles, found on the beaches of Cape May, New Jersey that are shiny and polished by the constant tumbling of the waves. These “Diamonds” though not worth nearly as much as a real diamond are still worth a pretty penny and usually are found in sizes not much bigger than a marble or a tooth.

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Originally built in the French shipyards of La Seyne in 1964 and known by several different names during the course of its life, the Salem Express was a 100 meter (300 feet) long Roll-on roll-off ferry with a bow that could be raised forward and upward to allow for embarkation and disembarkation of vehicles and passengers directly from her nose ramps. Based out of the Port of Safaga in Egypt, on the night of December 1991, it was returning from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia reportedly overloaded with pilgrims returning from their holy-Hajj-pilgrimage in Mecca. The captain who was well experienced in the water of this region chose an unauthorized shortcut between the mainland and the shallow Hyndman Reefs to reduce the journey time by an estimated two hours. Unfortunately on this occasion, there was an unexpected storm with gale force winds which caused the bow of the ship to strike with astonishing force against the Hyndman Reefs ripping apart its side causing the ship’s hull to rapidly flood with water. The ship reportedly sank within 10-20 minutes of striking the reef preventing an orderly evacuation using the lifeboats, resulting in the deaths of over 470 passengers with only 180 survivors.

Owing to the tragic loss of lives in the incident there is much controversy as to whether the wreck should be open to Scuba Divers or not. The ship itself is resting at a depth of 12 – 30 meters (39 – 100 feet) on its starboard side with its bow doors wide open. On descending the port side of the ship is merely 12 meters below the surface and is surprisingly intact. The lifeboats with the distinct “S” emblem are indications that they passengers didn’t even get the chance to lower them.

Diving the wreck is perhaps one of the eeriest experiences as claimed by most divers, owing to the tragic history, the wreck itself littered with debris such as luggage, personal belongings and furniture, and the fact that despite being underwater for over a decade, the wreck is barely covered in coral, almost as if the reef out of respect for the dead hasn’t colonized it as yet. Egyptian Naval Divers have ensured that all the bodies of the victims have been removed from the wreck, so the possibility of spotting or bumping into any remains of a corpse is remote.

Wreck penetration is possible but not recommended for beginners or intermediate divers, as the structure is weak and several passageways make it rather disorienting to navigate.  The corridors are accessible from a hatch in the portside, but there is absolutely no natural light inside, and your buoyancy must be perfect to navigate the corridor. Certain sections like the bridge, the restaurant and upper decks are fairly easy to access and make interesting areas to explore. The twin propeller blades and the smoke stacks are other external attractions of the Salem Express.

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Aruba has two sunken airplanes an YS-11 and a Convair 240 (or a DC-3) both intentionally sunk as an artificial reef for Scuba Divers rest in the same waters becoming major dive attractions and a must-do dive for anyone visiting Aruba.

The Convair 240 or DC-3 (debatable) is a 40 seater aircraft  74 ft (22.76 m) in length, which was confiscated during a drug-bust in the late 1980s and  later sunk by the authorities as an artificial reef. The aircraft was sunk shallow in the Sonesta reef just off the coast, but has moved to a depth of 80 feet after Hurricane Lenny hit in 1999 which also cut the fuselage into two big pieces. Other parts of the plane are located at a depth of 45 feet on the sloping reef. The Convair 240 is still penetrable, and divers can easily explore the interior of the fuselage offering divers a fantastic photo opportunity. The Convair 240 is resting in the Sonesta coral reef, which is a sandy bottom reef surrounded by soft corals and colorful sponges.

The second airplane is a Japanese manufactured NAMC YS-11 turboprop passenger airliner belonging to Air Aruba which had outlived its service and was donated to the Aruba Water Sports Association who in 2004 sunk the 60ft long passenger airplane weighing close to 13 tons and it came to a rest at 45 feet with its tail section resting at 75 feet making the airplane appear poised for take-off. The cockpit is still intact, though the nose cone has fallen off, and it is possible to dive through the fuselage of the airplane. The YS-11 is presents an eerie sight as its resting on its landing gear with its nose pointing towards the island inclined upwards almost as if it wants to lift-off from the Sonesta reef.

Both the Convair 240 and the YS-11 airplanes are situated close to the shoreline and can be easily accessed by boat or by a shore dive. These wrecks are simply alluring owing to the ‘out-of-place’ feeling you get when sighting an aircraft underwater, and are truly unique photo opportunities for divers.

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The Hilma Hooker was a 236 foot long cargo vessel and was built in Holland in 1951. The ship was passing by Bonaire in 1984 when it encountered some rudder problems and was towed to the Bonaire Pier for assistance. Customs and authorities immediately had the ship searched when the captain could not provide the proper papers, and they discovered 25,000 pounds of marijuana hidden between false bulkheads onboard. The drugs were confiscated and the ship remained tied to the pier for months while the authorities tried to track down the owner of the vessel.

As the ship was evidence in a legal case against the owners of the vessel for drug trafficking, the vessel could not be touched despite several pleas and pettitions by divers to have the ship sunk as a dive attraction. After many months of being tied to the pier with no maintenance, it’s weak hull began to have some minor leaks and take on water. In September 1984, the authorities fearing that it would sink, consulted local divers and the Tourist Bureau and towed the Hilma Hooker to  permanent anchorage just off the shore where if the ship would sink, then there would be minimal affect to ship’s navigating the reef and coral damage.

The Ship eventually sunk in early September 1984 and came to a rest at 90 feet of water falling sideways on to her starboard side. Divers immediately flocked to the wreck, which unfortunately was never made diver friendly as it wasn’t intentionally sunk.  Local dive operators got together and made the wreck safe for recreational divers, by cutting the doors, breaking cables and drilling holes in the vessel to allow the air to escape.

The location of the wreck makes this dive easily accessible from the shore and requires 5-6 minutes of swimming toward the buoys first before descending to the wreck’s hull which is just 60 feet below the surface. Visibility is supposedly incredible throughout the year and a large variety of fish and larger barracuda have made the wreck their home.

Beginners can remain at 60 feet near the Hull of the wreck, and intermediate divers can explore the open passageways at 70 feet or so. Wreck penetration is reserved only for the very experienced divers, owing to the depths involved and condition of the wreck itself. The ship has several dangerous areas such as the engine rooms and large open cargo holds where visibility is poor and floating debris still poses a risk to divers. Divers planning to explore the deeper sections of the Hilma will need dive lights, and Nitrox Divers can use EAN32 Nitrox mixes which are available at the island.

Overall the Hilma Hooker is a must do dive for anyone visiting the divers paradise of Bonaire. Watch out for your air and bottom time, as the minutes fly like seconds once down there exploring this massive ship, and be prepared for the reasonably long surface swim.

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In 1962 she was decommissioned and sold to the Mexican Navy, and was renamed ARM General Felipe Xicoténcatl (C53) where she patrolled the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea serving search and rescue missions and patrolling for illegal arms and drug trafficking. After 55 years of service the ship was finally decommissioned in 1999 and donated to the Cozumel underwater park and sunk in 1999 in 82’ of water to be turned into an artificial reef .

The C-53 is a perfect Divers wreck, as the ship was scrubbed of all harmful and non biodegradable material, and large openings were cut into the decks, hull and corridors to allow divers easy access into the interiors.  The Ship itself is 154 feet (56m) long, 33 feet (10m) wide and was sunk to land perfectly upright resting on the seabed in 80 feet (24m) of water. The superstructure of the ship rises to 40feet (12m) from the seabed allowing divers to reach the superstructure of the wreck by descending just 20 feet from the surface. The wreck itself was chained to the sandy seabed to prevent the wreck from shifting incase of storms or hurricanes.

The C-53 is an easy to explore wreck with large openings to penetrate, however the site is known to have the occasional strong current, often making it sometimes a bit challenging to navigate. Still it is known as a beginners wreck, and also makes a great dive for more experienced wreck divers. The wreck itself even after 11 years since being sunk has a relatively clean exterior possibly owing to the currents, however has great variety of marine life and sponges beginning to thrive on it. Large schools of Barracuda frequent the site, Grouper, eel and a wide variety of other reef fish can also be spotted here.

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The interiors of the C-53 wreck are relatively intact, and one can visit several interesting sections of the  ship. The Engine rooms are an interesting visit, and contain the massive engines still intact. One can visit the Galley, the Officers Quarters, the head and the radio room. It is advisable to use a detailed wreck guide or  a waterproof dive site card, to help navigate your way around the wreck.

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Located in between Hawaii and the Philippines, Micronesia consists of over 2000 tiny tropical islands covering over 3 million square miles of the Pacific Ocean. Micronesia is the collective name for the 8 island groups- Guam, Republic of Palau, the Marianas, Pohnpei, Yap, the Marshalls, Kosrae and Truk (Chuuk). Unarguably Micronesia is unrivaled as being one of the best dive destinations in the World and Truk (Chuuk) Lagoon the ultimate wreck diving destination of them all.

The heart of the World War 2 activities between America and Japan, the Japanese set their naval base in Micronesia’s Truk Lagoon with often more than 1,000 merchant and war ships moored there ready for deployment. The venue of many fierce encounters during the WW2, now more than 100 ships, planes and submarines rest in the crystal clear lagoon waters of the Chuuk Atolls.

In the 56 years since an entire Japanese fleet sank to the lagoon floor, representing the largest naval loss in history, the warm tropical waters, prolific marine life and ocean currents have transformed the wrecks into breathtakingly beautiful coral gardens and artificial reefs. A Mecca to Scuba divers all over the world, nowhere else can you witness so many wrecks in close proximity brimming with exotic marine animals and fish. In waters so shallow and clear you can snorkel and see them, some of these wrecks remained upright, some intact and some in pieces full of their cargo, each with its own history and unique structure.
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Here’s a look at some wrecks considered among the best wreck dives in Chuuk Lagoon and around the World:

Fujikawa Maru

* Photo by: mmichishiro on flickr

Of the many wrecks to choose from the 7,000 ton freighter Fujukawa Maru is notable as one of the best and even makes it on our list of the World’s Top 10 Wreck Dives. This specific wreck stands upright in shallow water, making the 437 ft wreck pretty accessible. Ranging from a depth of 30- 112ft (9-34 m), the bow & stern guns very photogenic. The bridge area with sake bottles, the engine room and wings in the hold is covered in soft coral and  is frequently circled by grey reef makes this a exciting wreck to dive.

Shinkoku Maru

* photo by amell on flickr

Another wreck high on the best wrecks list is the Shinkoku Maru. Built as a commercial tanker, but converted to fleet oiler in 1941, this is one of the prettiest wrecks in Truk with the most colorful soft corals adorning the wreck. Upright in about 38 meters of water, 12 meters to the top of the bridge and 20 meters to the main deck, the Shinkoku Maru makes a great night dive site with all the coral even growing on the masts that go up nearly to the surface. Of this well preserved vessel, the bridge and engine room are very interesting heavily encrusted with life. The ship has a bow and stern gun which are intact and a torpedo hole on the Port Side through which the engine room is accessible.

Sankisan Maru

* photo by mattk1979 on flickr.

A freighter that contained aircraft engines, medical supplies & several trucks, the Sankisan Maru is a popular and frequently visited dive site. Even though the aft of the ship had a huge amount of damage, the stern stands upright and sits 200m away from the rest of the ship. The masts are covered in pretty coral and fish with large anemones anchored to debris on the deck. Not a very deep site ranging between 50-80 feet makes it easily accessible for all levels of divers and it’s location in the lagoon protects it from bad weather.The Holds contain zero engines, bullets, a few medicine bottles and assorted spare parts. The remains of lorries are also seen on deck.

Rio De Janeiro Maru

* Photo by: mmichishiro on flickr

A luxury passenger liner later converted to cargo vessel, Th Rio De Janeiro Maru was 141 m (463 feet) long and held supplies ranging from beer bottles to guns and other military supplies. The ship now lies on its starboard side with its deck only 15 meters from the surface. It’s twin engines, the screws & rudder offer an excellent photo opportunity, as does the large 6 in/15 cm stern gun.

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In November 1964 while carrying a cargo of vegetable and coconut oil  from Philadelphia to Newark, N.J., the Stolt Dagali collided due to dense fog with a 629 foot, Israel passenger luxury liner S.S. Shalom, which was bound for the Caribbean and sailing recklessly through the fog. The Shalom’s bow crashed into and sliced neatly through the Stolt Dagali’s port side sheering off her stern.  The Dagali’s 145 foot stern sank immediately killing 19 crew members instantly while they lay asleep in the stern section. The bow section, which stayed afloat due to her watertight compartments, was towed back to the port of New York and several crew members survived.

Today the 145 foot stern section of the Stolt rests in 130 feet of water, with its highest point at a depth of just 65 feet. The wreck is simply stunning to observe up close and the waters surrounding it offer good visibility usually between 30-50 feet. This allows both novices and advanced Scuba Divers to appreciate the wreck, with the more adventurous being able to penetrate the wreck and explore the interiors and search for artifacts.  The Wreck itself lies  on its starboard side at a 30 degree list and has deteriorated considerably over time with its smoke stack crumbling and body gradually crumbling and covered with an array of mussels and anemones. However with the majority of it still intact, divers can dive several sections of the ship and explore the propeller screws and rudder sections that lie nearby.

The waters off New Jersey are cold, and divers require cold water scuba diving equipment; dry suits or full wet suits with hoods only during the summer months May to September.

Lobsters are prolific around the wreck making lobstering a popular wreck dive activity, and apart from them, divers can spot several schools of cod, tuna, sea turtles and sharks in and near the wreck.

Divers can get to the wreck by local dive charter boats that offer comprehensive pre-dive briefings and layout of the wreck allowing divers to get familiar with the various diveable portions. It is also advisable to learn of the history of the collision and the stories re told by the survivors of the Dagli, which add that bit of significance to your dive.

Overall the Stolt Dagali is a must dive wreck for anyone brave enough to dive in the cold Atlantic  waters around New Jersey ,with its rich history, fascinating stories of survival, hundreds of artifacts recovered from the wreckage, fascinating aquatic life and  large penetrable sections, the site offers no opportunity for excuses not to visit.

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