SE Asia Deep Weck Diving

Lancer4545 · 20th July 2008, 10:27

A couple of us are looking for a deep wreck diving location in SE Asia. We have dived the MV Empress and MV Trident and are looking for other locations with nice deep wrecks.

Subic Bay doesn't seem to have much to offer past the 40m range and I have a trip organized to Coron later in the year.

Preferably rebreather friendly too......

Regards,

Lance

rogeringebo · 20th July 2008, 13:22

You should get in touch with Frank Doyle at La Laguna Beach Club in Puerto Galera. La Laguna Beach Club and Dive Centre, Puerto Galera, Philippines
He got a great boat called Rags II.
He can set up lots of interesting diving for you.....
Another guy worth contacting is Matt Reed matt.reed@triton-oceanic.com that can arrange diving on virtually virgin wrecks in the Leyte Gulf that has some really deep stuff!
This one might just be a little too deep =)

YouTube - USS Cooper: Return to Ormoc Bay (Trailer)

You can read up on Leyte here Battle of Leyte Gulf - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Some more videos here......

YouTube - The Wrecks of Coron Bay

For something deeper you should look in to something like this..

YouTube - TechDive-it: Princess of The Orient Deep Dive Part 1

YouTube - TechDive-it: Princess of The Orient Deep Dive Part 2

YouTube - TechDive-it: Princess of The Orient Deep Dive Part 3

I wish I could join you!
Best of luck!

Rodge

andibk · 20th July 2008, 14:29

Lance
Check with Johan in Aloy beach (Subic Bay)There are a couple of wrecks in the 70 meter range. There is a wreck that is just outside the bay in 90 meters. Johan is searching for the wreck in 90 meters at the moment since I keep on him about finding it.
I did alot of reseach in that area and was on the Yamashiro project. You can check with Rob Lalamiere who lives in that area. Rob has a boat that we used for the Yamashiro. Rob does have a full time job but maybe if you catch him in the right mood. The currents in Leyte are wicked to say the least.

andibk

andibk · 20th July 2008, 14:43

Lance
You can also check with Joerg at Deep Blue Divers in Chalong Thailand. This is a short drive from Phuket. Joerg has found a couple WW2 wrecks and also has been diving a wreck in 90 meters of water. I seen picks of the deeper wreck and the water looked crystal clear.
Cebu Pacific has some real cheap flights going from Manila to Bangkok and back.
To clarify in my last post the research I was doing was in the Leyte area.

andibk

divingduck · 20th July 2008, 15:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by andibk)

Lance
You can also check with Joerg at Deep Blue Divers in Chalong Thailand. This is a short drive from Phuket. Joerg has found a couple WW2 wrecks and also has been diving a wreck in 90 meters of water. I seen picks of the deeper wreck and the water looked crystal clear.
Cebu Pacific has some real cheap flights going from Manila to Bangkok and back.
To clarify in my last post the research I was doing was in the Leyte area.

andibk

hi
the wrecks are great and deep blue divers are the right place to do this.also the night dives

gruss anna

stuey · 20th July 2008, 20:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by divingduck)

hi
the wrecks are great and deep blue divers are the right place to do this.also the night dives

gruss anna

Joerg and Andreas shut up shop during the low season, diving in phuket at this time of year is a bit of a gamble, the weather's very unsettled, best between November and end of April.

Lancer4545 · 21st July 2008, 12:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by rogeringebo)

I wish I could join you!
Best of luck!

Rodge

Thanks for the info and the cool videos Roger.

Still looking but have a few more leads now.

Yeah...we will definately have to hook up and get wet some time.

Regards,

Lance

Lancer4545 · 21st July 2008, 12:24

Quote: (Originally Posted by andibk)

Lance
Check with Johan in Aloy beach (Subic Bay)There are a couple of wrecks in the 70 meter range. There is a wreck that is just outside the bay in 90 meters. Johan is searching for the wreck in 90 meters at the moment since I keep on him about finding it.
I did alot of reseach in that area and was on the Yamashiro project. You can check with Rob Lalamiere who lives in that area. Rob has a boat that we used for the Yamashiro. Rob does have a full time job but maybe if you catch him in the right mood. The currents in Leyte are wicked to say the least.

andibk

Thanks Andi,

I have been corresponding with Johan......Seems he has a couple of freighters and a bomber in the depths we are look at.

Regards,

Lance

Drmike · 7th September 2008, 12:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by Lancer4545)

Thanks Andi,

I have been corresponding with Johan......Seems he has a couple of freighters and a bomber in the depths we are look at.

Regards,

Lance

Hi Lance,

Not sure what deeper wrecks Vidar has taken you too. Some less/never before dived ones here: Drmike's photos- powered by SmugMug this was one great trip.

In subic
The freighter (Kyo maru) and bomber you speak of: Drmike : photos : Subic bay, Philippines - Jan 2006- powered by SmugMug
70m ish IIRC.

OK dives but nothing compared to the wrecks vidar can put you on

Lancer4545 · 8th September 2008, 09:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

Hi Lance,

Not sure what deeper wrecks Vidar has taken you too. Some less/never before dived ones here: Drmike's photos- powered by SmugMug this was one great trip.

In subic
The freighter (Kyo maru) and bomber you speak of: Drmike : photos : Subic bay, Philippines - Jan 2006- powered by SmugMug
70m ish IIRC.

OK dives but nothing compared to the wrecks vidar can put you on

Hi Mike,

The trip with Vidar was AWESOME......there is one man that really knows his stuff.

We all really enjoyed every moment of the time aboard and Alice's cooking.......Ahhhhhhh

Regards,

Lance

20th July 2008, 10:27	#1 (permalink)
Lancer4545 Closed Circuit Divers Aus Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cairns QLD Australia Posts: 658	SE Asia Deep Weck Diving A couple of us are looking for a deep wreck diving location in SE Asia. We have dived the MV Empress and MV Trident and are looking for other locations with nice deep wrecks. Subic Bay doesn't seem to have much to offer past the 40m range and I have a trip organized to Coron later in the year. Preferably rebreather friendly too...... Regards, Lance __________________ You can run but you can't hide! ISC Appointed Megalodon Dealer for East Australia http://www.closedcircuitdivers.com.au info@closedcircuitdivers.com.au
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20th July 2008, 14:29	#3 (permalink)
andibk New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Join Date: May 2005 Location: Thailand Posts: 154	Re: SE Asia Deep Weck Diving Lance Check with Johan in Aloy beach (Subic Bay)There are a couple of wrecks in the 70 meter range. There is a wreck that is just outside the bay in 90 meters. Johan is searching for the wreck in 90 meters at the moment since I keep on him about finding it. I did alot of reseach in that area and was on the Yamashiro project. You can check with Rob Lalamiere who lives in that area. Rob has a boat that we used for the Yamashiro. Rob does have a full time job but maybe if you catch him in the right mood. The currents in Leyte are wicked to say the least. andibk
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20th July 2008, 14:43	#4 (permalink)
andibk New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Join Date: May 2005 Location: Thailand Posts: 154	Re: SE Asia Deep Weck Diving Lance You can also check with Joerg at Deep Blue Divers in Chalong Thailand. This is a short drive from Phuket. Joerg has found a couple WW2 wrecks and also has been diving a wreck in 90 meters of water. I seen picks of the deeper wreck and the water looked crystal clear. Cebu Pacific has some real cheap flights going from Manila to Bangkok and back. To clarify in my last post the research I was doing was in the Leyte area. andibk
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20th July 2008, 15:29	#5 (permalink)
divingduck New Member Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Home Build Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Austria Posts: 17	Re: SE Asia Deep Weck Diving Quote: (Originally Posted by andibk) Lance You can also check with Joerg at Deep Blue Divers in Chalong Thailand. This is a short drive from Phuket. Joerg has found a couple WW2 wrecks and also has been diving a wreck in 90 meters of water. I seen picks of the deeper wreck and the water looked crystal clear. Cebu Pacific has some real cheap flights going from Manila to Bangkok and back. To clarify in my last post the research I was doing was in the Leyte area. andibk hi the wrecks are great and deep blue divers are the right place to do this.also the night dives gruss anna Last edited by divingduck : 20th July 2008 at 15:31. Reason: hangover
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20th July 2008, 20:58	#6 (permalink)
stuey New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Thailand Posts: 49	Re: SE Asia Deep Weck Diving Quote: (Originally Posted by divingduck) hi the wrecks are great and deep blue divers are the right place to do this.also the night dives gruss anna Joerg and Andreas shut up shop during the low season, diving in phuket at this time of year is a bit of a gamble, the weather's very unsettled, best between November and end of April.
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21st July 2008, 12:22	#7 (permalink)
Lancer4545 Closed Circuit Divers Aus Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cairns QLD Australia Posts: 658	Re: SE Asia Deep Weck Diving Quote: (Originally Posted by rogeringebo) I wish I could join you! Best of luck! Rodge Thanks for the info and the cool videos Roger. Still looking but have a few more leads now. Yeah...we will definately have to hook up and get wet some time. Regards, Lance __________________ You can run but you can't hide! ISC Appointed Megalodon Dealer for East Australia http://www.closedcircuitdivers.com.au info@closedcircuitdivers.com.au
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21st July 2008, 12:24	#8 (permalink)
Lancer4545 Closed Circuit Divers Aus Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cairns QLD Australia Posts: 658	Re: SE Asia Deep Weck Diving Quote: (Originally Posted by andibk) Lance Check with Johan in Aloy beach (Subic Bay)There are a couple of wrecks in the 70 meter range. There is a wreck that is just outside the bay in 90 meters. Johan is searching for the wreck in 90 meters at the moment since I keep on him about finding it. I did alot of reseach in that area and was on the Yamashiro project. You can check with Rob Lalamiere who lives in that area. Rob has a boat that we used for the Yamashiro. Rob does have a full time job but maybe if you catch him in the right mood. The currents in Leyte are wicked to say the least. andibk Thanks Andi, I have been corresponding with Johan......Seems he has a couple of freighters and a bomber in the depths we are look at. Regards, Lance __________________ You can run but you can't hide! ISC Appointed Megalodon Dealer for East Australia http://www.closedcircuitdivers.com.au info@closedcircuitdivers.com.au
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7th September 2008, 12:08	#9 (permalink)
Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,300	Re: SE Asia Deep Weck Diving Quote: (Originally Posted by Lancer4545) Thanks Andi, I have been corresponding with Johan......Seems he has a couple of freighters and a bomber in the depths we are look at. Regards, Lance Hi Lance, Not sure what deeper wrecks Vidar has taken you too. Some less/never before dived ones here: Drmike's photos- powered by SmugMug this was one great trip. In subic The freighter (Kyo maru) and bomber you speak of: Drmike : photos : Subic bay, Philippines - Jan 2006- powered by SmugMug 70m ish IIRC. OK dives but nothing compared to the wrecks vidar can put you on __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment Last edited by Drmike : 7th September 2008 at 12:16.
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8th September 2008, 09:22	#10 (permalink)
Lancer4545 Closed Circuit Divers Aus Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cairns QLD Australia Posts: 658	Re: SE Asia Deep Weck Diving Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) Hi Lance, Not sure what deeper wrecks Vidar has taken you too. Some less/never before dived ones here: Drmike's photos- powered by SmugMug this was one great trip. In subic The freighter (Kyo maru) and bomber you speak of: Drmike : photos : Subic bay, Philippines - Jan 2006- powered by SmugMug 70m ish IIRC. OK dives but nothing compared to the wrecks vidar can put you on Hi Mike, The trip with Vidar was AWESOME......there is one man that really knows his stuff. We all really enjoyed every moment of the time aboard and Alice's cooking.......Ahhhhhhh Regards, Lance __________________ You can run but you can't hide! ISC Appointed Megalodon Dealer for East Australia http://www.closedcircuitdivers.com.au info@closedcircuitdivers.com.au
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