First Sighting of New Wreck on Koh Tao

[ayeshacantrell]

Went today and the Viz was lovely......clearing up nicely down there - it had been quite murky the first time we went to visit.

Today you could see it from 15m and although it was still murky the viz in the wreck had improved to 5-7m.

 

[accurist]

5 to 7m viz, sounds amazing. I'll cancel my next Repulse trip and come down there instead

 

[lord khram]

she's on her side, lots of fun apparently, so not a disaster

Being on its side could well have significant advantages. Both of the wrecks in Pattaya were sunk and sit on the seabed upright, which of course means the deck areas are horizontal, and those that are recessed and sheltered from the current have built up significant ammounts of silt over the years. This can obviously become a problem when the wreck is visited by divers who's buoyancy control is not great.
Hopefully with this wreck being on its side it will not become so much of a problem. Only time will tell.

 

[ayeshacantrell]

Just thought you might appreciate a quick update....

Quick Sketch of the HTMS Sattakut

I still havent got there with my camera yet ....stand by .....

 

[R-subsea]

I dive primarily pattaya, but love to get over to Koh Tao. This may be the deal maker for another trip sooner than later. Thanks, looking forward to seeing some pics and taking my own soon.

 

[ayeshacantrell]

The wreck is now in the process of being righted and moved closer the original planned position. Its clearly closed for diving now - we are allowed back on the 3rd....when I promise I will pop in with my camera.

 

[limbo]

How is it being righted? Local boats pulling and tugging?
Looking forward to dive it my self, just hope to be able to find the time!

 

[ayeshacantrell]

Theres a pic from above the wreck site today (on the link) .....the machinery involved to move it....

HTMS Sattakut moving ……