Scuba diving in El Capitan

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  • El Capitan
Access
From Boat
Diver level
Novice
Depth
Average: 5 m
Maximum: 21 m
Visibility
Average: 10 m
Maximum: 25 m

The SS El Capitan wreck is 90m/295ft-long and 16m/52ft-wide. The SS El Capitan was built in 1919 and served extensively for the American Navy until it was placed out of service in March 1946, and later was scuttled at Subic Bay. The wreck lies on its starboard side at a depth of around 21m/69ft, and its top side is at 5m/16ft of depth. Divers can penetrate the wreck through the wide-open forward hole, and then go to the crew quarters area or to the rear cargo hold.

When to go

It is possible to dive at this dive site all year round, because the water is always warm, ranging from 25-30C/77-86F depending on the season.

What to see

Divers will see a wide variety of reef fish, including schools of anthias, damselfish, surgeonfish, snapper, and other reef fish species.


Reachable from

Subic Bay, Quezon

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