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Taiyong

Taiyong

Aqaba, Jordan

Depth
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57m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

Taiyong

Aqaba, Jordan

Taiyong
Depth
Depth Icon

57m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

10m - 30m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About Taiyong

This wreck lies far out from the Japenese Gardens and is only done by one dive center in the area due to the equipment needed for this deep dive.The wreck itself is a barge with a crane attached to her,she lies on her starboard side facing the eastern shore line.The most shallow point on the wreck is at a depth of 35 meters and the deepest is at a depth of near 60 meters.There is some very good sponge growth as well as corals on and around the wreck

Taiyong Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

57m

Visibility Range

10m 30m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

14% at 55m / 22%

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Dive Site Hazards

  • 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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