Diving Guide to the Philippines 2015

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ship actually breaks the surface.
This is a perfect introductory wreck
dive because of its shallow depth.
Its also a good choice for a second
or third dive of the day. And its great
for snorkelers who want to see a
war wreck.



  1. Olympia Maru
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    Location: Between Lusong & Tangat
    Depth: 40-82 ft. (12-25m)


Lying on its starboard side, this
wreck features black coral, finger
sponges and a variety of soft and
hard corals encrusted along its 400
foot-long (125m) hull. There
appears to be what is the damage
hole that sunk it on the port side
below the bridge. Divers can
inspect all of the open cargo holds


and even enter the bridge through
the hold nearest. The engine is also
open for inspection.
There are lots of anemones and
clownfish, as well as resident
batfish, a couple of large groupers
and many smaller ones, goatfish
and fusiliers. Look for a variety of
nudibranchs on the ship.

119) Irako
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Location: Between Lusong & Tangat
Depth: 100-138 ft. (30-42m)

This wreck is deeper than most in
the bay and experiences strong
currents at times so its for the more
advanced diver. It sits upright with
its deck sloping from 80 ft. at the
bow to deck level at 100 ft. (25 to
30m). The Irako was a refrigeration

Baitfish in the Tangat Gunboat
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