The Carantan

South Island, New Zealand

Depth

35m

Visibility

11m - 33m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About The Carantan

The Carantan was a French Submarine Chaser vessel that serverd in WW11. She was seized by the British after the Fall of France in 1940. She served as an escort vessel for the British till she capsized and sank in December 1943, taking with her a total of 17 crew members. Today she rests in waters of 35 meters deep, thus making this a intermediate dive. Lots to see and explore.

The Carantan Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Wreck, Drift

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

35m

Visibility Range

11m – 33m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 31%

O₂

Marine Life

Crabs
Conger Eels
Trevally
Groupers
Lobsters
Jacks
Various

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