New Wreck in Okinawa

[japan-diver]

We were able to finally get a mooring line on a new wreck we had found last year. The wreck is at 118fsw to the deck and about 135fsw to the bottom. It is quite large and very old - planning a series of exploration dive in the coming week to try to put an ID on the wreck. It is not a war ship but most likely a freighter. Should have some pics to follow soon.

 

[jagfish]

Well done!

 

[karastal]

Very nice!! How long til divable to the public?

 

[japan-diver]

We will start taking customers out to it next weekend. Our first trip will be announced on the Reef Encounters Dive Team facebook group giving members first shot at seats.

 

[super7]

Wow. This is interesting.
Will the dives be strictly technical, or will you be taking recreational dives too?
The depth seems shallow enough for recreational non-penetration dives, but you won't want to bring anyone uncomfortable at depth, hence my question.

 

[japan-diver]

We will be offering both recreational diving and tech charters on this wreck. The wreck is sitting upright on the bottom so recreational non-penetration dives are very doable for those comfortable at depth.

 

[japan-diver]

I have uploaded a few more photos to the gallery of this wreck and few more we dive over here.

 

[chile7236]

I know this is an old thread but any updates on identity of it?

 

[japan-diver]

We have been unable to identify the wreck - we believe it is a very large barge, quite old from compared to other wrecks in the area that we have dates on. Currently working on 2 new sites now. Although will be diving this one tomorrow.

 

[chile7236]

cool. i got to dive the emmons shortly after it was opened up back in 00-01 (can't remember exactly what year now)...had to get my wreck fix while i was in guam and now look forward to some more here on oki. i will try and swing by your shop this week or next....my dive buddy just took off for 6 months and now i need to find one for "lunch dives"