Lusong Gunboat
Shallow, coral-covered WWII gunboat wreck ideal for all divers.
Boat Access
6m Avg Depth
11m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site features the Lusong Gunboat wreck, believed to have been a gunboat or submarine hunter. The stern of the wreck is visible at low tide. It’s located in front of the east side of Lusong Island. This wreck offers excellent snorkeling opportunities and is covered with abundant hard corals, attracting a diverse range of fish life. Wreck dive photographers will appreciate the photographic potential. It's considered a suitable dive for between dives due to its relatively shallow depth. The maximum depth is 11 meters, and it’s recommended for Skin Divers and Open Water Divers.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
wreckcoral reefbeginner friendlysnorkelingwide anglemacro photography
Marine Life
LionfishScorpionfishBatfishAngelfishButterflyfishNudibranchsHard corals
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Very shallow wreck (max 11m) with easy conditions, suitable for new divers, freedivers, and snorkelers.
Hazards:
boat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:
Mild
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