Ethel Wreck

Ethel reef wreck, located about 9 miles west of Tavewa. It is an old steam ship that sunk in the early 1900's. Depth range is 4-5 meters from the top of the steam engine to a maximum depth of about 15 meters. The steam engine, condensers, propeller shaft, propellers and anchors are all identifiable (the hull has broken up). The remains of the wreck are well encrusted in hard coral. There are several resident eel as well rays are commonly spotted. Visibility can be expected to be in excess of 30 meters.