The Akitsushima Wreck is a former Seaplane Tender sunk in Coron Bay in Palawan. This former war ship is 118m long and is now one of the best dive site around Coron. It is located not far from another great spot, the Okikawa Maru Wreck.
The Akitsushima has been sunk on September 24 1944 during World War 2 by an American Air attack. It now lies in good shape on her port side 36m deep. The shallowest point of the wreck is 22m deep.
There are several penetration possibilities especially in the engine room where you can observe the machinery and the 4 engines. Due to the depth this should only be done by divers with a wreck diving certification.
The Seaplane that the Akitsushima was carrying disappeared in the explosion after she was hit at the stern and then sunk in a few minutes. You can still see the huge crane that was used to lift the seaplane. There is also an antiaircraft gun that you can find near the seabed.
You can spot also an interesting sea life with Barracudas, Tunas and Batfishes patrolling around the Shipwreck but there is not so many fishes.
Due to the depth and sometimes strong current this dive site is reserved to Advanced Divers.
You can dive Akitsushima all year long. Access: from the Shore. See the map of Akitsushima on the right for the exact location.
Fishes you may spot while diving Akitsushima
- Barracuda
- Batfish
- Grouper
- Snapper
... and more fishes & sea life, Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowfish
Photos
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School BarracudasPhoto by Jihye Lee
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Batfish CloseupPhoto by Matthieu Billaud
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BarracudasPhoto by Jihye Lee
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Teira BatfishPhoto by Matthieu Billaud
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Barracuda SchoolPhoto by Matthieu Billaud
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Batfish Blue SeaPhoto by Rich Guest
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Barracuda Black FinPhoto by Yann Hubert
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Yellow Batfish SleepingPhoto by Rich Guest
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Grouper RestingPhoto by Agnes Tjandranegara
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Potato Grouper At NightPhoto by Agnes Tjandranegara
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