Fang Ming Wreck

Accessible artificial wreck teeming with diverse fish life.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
22m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is an artificial wreck located on the west coast of Espíritu Santo Island, specifically in front of El Corralito. It’s a fascinating piece of maritime history; formerly a Chinese cargo ship attempting to transport undocumented passengers to California, it suffered mechanical failure and drifted until intercepted by the Mexican Navy. The Navy then generously donated the vessel to create this artificial reef. The wreck sank on November 18, 1999, and is now teeming with marine life – a popular destination for wreck divers eager to explore its interior. Visibility ranges from approximately 48 to 66 feet. Expect to encounter various fish species within the wreck.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wreckboat diveartificial reefwide angleswim-through

Marine Life

moray eelpufferfishscorpionfishschools of snappersgruntstonefishbarracuda

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Shallow depth is suitable for many, but wreck penetration requires advanced certification and experience.

Hazards:
depthmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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