Htms Mataporn Shipwreck
Popular, intact shipwreck creating a thriving artificial reef.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
24m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site features the HTMS Mataphon (often misspelled Mataporn), a former US landing ship intentionally sunk in 2012 to create an artificial reef. The wreck sits upright on a sandy bottom and is largely intact, attracting vast schools of fish and offering penetration points for certified divers.
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Plan Your Visit
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Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Maximum depth is beyond Open Water limits, suitable for advanced divers.
Hazards:
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Current Strength:
Moderate
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