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Georges Wreck

Georges Wreck

New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea

Depth
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60m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced


About Georges Wreck

A Japanese mine sweeper which was originally a cable laying vessel 70 metres long and 2000 tons heavy. Name unknown it is known as Georges wreck after George Tyers the guy who found it. It lies offshore at Nordup north of Korere Bay near vertical reef bow at 15 meters, stern at 60 metres upright and intact. Rumors trace to scuttling, bombing and torpedoing etc. Vis is great at 30 m swim along the reef, tons of fish - all small because they don't grow full-size in this area. The bridge can be entered at 35m, stern at 56m and plenty of colored coral can be seen all over.

Georges Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

60m

Visibility Range

15m 45m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

Marine Life

  • Small Crocodilefish
  • Pipefish
  • Damselfish
  • Nudibranchs
  • Yellow Boxfish
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