Wai (P-47 wreck)

Off Wai Island, south of Mansuar towards Batanta, lies the wreck of an American P-47D Thunderbolt fighter from the Second World War. The aircraft rests at about 26-33 m. It is a deep dive with limited bottom time and is often combined with a day trip towards Batanta.

Facts

• Region: Raja Ampat
• Area: Dampier Strait
• Depth: 26–33 m
• Level: advanced
• Current: moderate
• Type: wreck
• Coordinates: -0.705, 130.709
• Highlights: WWII P-47D Thunderbolt, deep wreck
• Tips: Plan for depth: nitrox and careful gas planning help.

Sources

• https://www.scubago.com/en/explore/divesite/p-47-plane-wreck-307747
• https://www.scubago.com/en/explore/divesite/arefi-reef-500482
• https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5456641722