Yung Pen Wreck

Wellington, New Zealand

Depth

Visibility

4m - 12m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

Yung Pen Wreck

Wellington, New Zealand

Depth

Visibility

4m - 12m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

About Yung Pen Wreck

Yung Pen, a Chinese Steel Hulled Fishing Vessel, meaning 'Good Luck Forever' wasn't so lucky after all. On a early morning of December, 1982, shortly before Christmas, she drifted onto the rocks and stranded. Attempts to refloat her was unsuccessful. Following storms later claimed her and broke her into pieces. This is the remains you will find here. Beautiful bottom topography. She rests in shallow waters, close to four other easy accessible wrecks. Ideal for all level divers.

Yung Pen Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck, Reef, Other

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

Visibility Range

4m – 12m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O₂

CNS Load (45 min)

5% at 5m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Conger Eels
Groupers
Octopus
Trigger Fish
Various
Wrasse

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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.

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.

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