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SS De Klerk

Borneo, Malaysia
Depth
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108ft
Visibility
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16ft - 49ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Experienced

About SS De Klerk

This dive site consists of the SS De Klerk wreck, a Dutch steamer which originally was involved in a damage incident in 1942 but then restored only to last a dismal 2 years and then was sunk in 1944 when she fell victim to a Japanese mine, tragically killing over 300 people. She lies at a moderate depth of 33 meters and lies on her side at a 45 degree angle offering some good penetration possibilities for experiences scuba divers. The wreck lies in an area rich in marine life and is a great scuba diving site with plenty to see.

SS De Klerk Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Wreck
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:33m
Visibility Range:5m - 15m
Experience Level:Experienced
Best Gas:21% - 33% O2

Marine Life

  • Lionfish
  • Pufferfish
  • Angelfish
  • Scorpionfish
  • Snappers
  • Batfish
  • Butterflyfish

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