American Wreck

A poignant WWII minesweeper wreck dive in Brunei.

Boat Access
27m Avg Depth
32m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site presents a fascinating WWII wreck, the USS Salute, a Navy Minesweeper. The vessel tragically sank after hitting a mine during World War II and remains on the seabed. Divers can explore the wreckage, observing remnants of the battle, including bullets strewn across the deck. The top of the wreck sits at 22 meters below the surface, while the bottom lies approximately 32 meters deep. This dive offers a poignant glimpse into history and provides an opportunity to witness firsthand the effects of wartime conflict. Visibility conditions should be assessed before diving.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

wreckdeep diveadvanced onlyhistorical wreckboat dive

Marine Life

Schooling fusiliersSnapperTrevallyBatfishMoray eelsGrouper

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Requires advanced certification due to the wreck's depth (22-32m).

Hazards:
depthentanglementboat trafficvariable visibility
Current Strength:

Moderate

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