The 134m long 'Sophie Rickmers'� is an impressive wreck, covered with corals, situated in the sheltered bay of Pria Laot. The cargo steam ship was built in Germany in 1920. During World War II, the '�Sophie Rickmers'� was one of the 5 ships which were confiscated by the Dutch on May 10, 1940 in the waters around Pulau Weh. However, the crew of "Sophie Rickmers" sunk their own ship at that same day. The wreck is home to a giant grouper, giant morays and giant trevallies. Schools of batfishes accompany you down and up along the mooring line. Probably the most rare fish you will see here is the black-spot angelfish (Genicanthus melanospilos). Usually rare for this dive site because of it's preference for deeper waters, however it is fairly abundant on this wreck. The wreck dive as a special decompression dive for experienced deep divers only.
Unit Settings
| Terrain and Features: | Wreck, Deep, Reef |
|---|---|
| Entry Type: | - |
| Max Depth: | 60m |
| Visibility Range: | - - - |
| Experience Level: | Advanced |
| Best Gas: | - |
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