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WW II Wreck (Sophie Rickmers)

WW II Wreck (Sophie Rickmers)

Sumatra, Indonesia

Depth
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60m

Visibility
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Entry
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Unknown

Experience Level

Advanced

WW II Wreck (Sophie Rickmers)

Sumatra, Indonesia

WW II Wreck (Sophie Rickmers)
Depth
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60m

Visibility
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- - -

Entry
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Unknown

Experience Level

Advanced


About WW II Wreck (Sophie Rickmers)

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.

WW II Wreck (Sophie Rickmers) Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Deep, Reef, Wreck

Entry Type

Max Depth

60m

Visibility Range

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

14% at 58m / 21%

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Marine Life

  • Batfishes
  • Black-Spot Angelfish
  • Unicorn Filefish
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Gradual Narcosis Onset — Narcosis may develop slowly, making self-assessment unreliable.

  • Task Fixation at Depth — Cognitive narrowing at depth can reduce awareness of time and ascent rate.

  • Increased Gas Density Breathing Load — Higher gas density at depth increases work of breathing.

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

  • Deceptive Entry Openings — Openings may become restrictive inside due to angle, collapse, or corrosion.

  • Surge-Induced Internal Silt Shift — Internal surge can move silt and debris without direct contact.

  • Partial Overhead Environment — Many wrecks limit direct ascent even without full penetration.

  • Fine Rust Particle Silt-Out — Disturbed rust particles can rapidly reduce visibility.

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