The WWII wrecks close to "Pearl Farm Resort", Samal, Davao, Philippines

[erik.p]

Has anyone dived them?

I've searched the net but all I can find is that there are two of them...

Size, type, etc.?

Are they worth a dive or two?

/Erik

[reefwreck]

Has anyone dived them?

I've searched the net but all I can find is that there are two of them...

Size, type, etc.?

Are they worth a dive or two?

/Erik

I haven't dived them, but here is synopsis of what can be found in Jack Jackson's "Dive Guide: The Philippines" ISBN 1 85974 054 5:

Wreck 1:

Access: dingy or shore
Conditions: Normally calm. Viz. can reach 20m.
Avg. depth: 30m
Max. depth: 35 m
40 m Japanese freighter. Lies on sand at 35 m with mast from 20-27m. An easy ship for penetration by more experienced divers, it is also good for photography.

Wreck II:
Avg. depth: 25m
Max. depth: 28m
Slightly smaller 35m Japanese freighter. Lying on its side on the sand at 28m. Not quite as good a dive as wreck 1.

I hope this helps. If you decide to dive there, I'd be interested to hear your opinions.

Cheers.

[sponge bob]

What dive shop/resort do you recommend in Davao? Do you have contact number/email? What about their rates?

Looks like a Korean dive shop is rising at Waterfront Davao.

[pakman]

Would a mod like to move this thread over to the Philippines subforum. They'd probably get more responses over their from the loco locals...