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Advanced muck-style framing with critter sightings and 18 m visibility listing.
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Molas Shipwreck
Deep Manado Bay wreck with steel structure and rich critter life.
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DeepWreck
Reached by short boat ride from Manado, the wreck starts deep and drops deeper still, so it is usually planned as an advanced scuba dive with tight time limits and little margin for poor visibility.
About Molas Shipwreck
Molas Shipwreck is Manado Bay's signature deep wreck dive, with a freighter hull resting on the slope and attracting both wreck fans and macro hunters. The site combines dark steel structure, sandy surroundings, and resident critter life, so dives here often feel more like a technical-style wreck-and-muck blend than a classic Bunaken wall drift.
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Research Estimate At Molas Shipwreck
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VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
Current StrengthLight current
Where Is Molas Shipwreck?
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Molas Shipwreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 40m
Depth Note
Public sources place the prow or highest part of the wreck around 20-26 m, with the stern or propeller area dropping to roughly 38-40 m.
Best Season
Year-round, although visibility in Manado Bay can vary more than the outer Bunaken walls.
Typical Conditions
A deep wreck on sand with moderate bay visibility, light current most days, and marine life concentrated on the hull and surrounding muck habitat.
Safety & Access At Molas Shipwreck
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Molas Shipwreck is a deep wreck dive with limited bottom time and potential overhead hazards inside or beneath structure. Plan gas, no-decompression limits, and penetration boundaries conservatively.
Legal Notes
Molas Shipwreck is dived as part of the Bunaken and Manado diving area, where normal marine-park and local operator rules apply.
Local Intel For Molas Shipwreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Most dives focus on the upper wreck line, deck structures, and nearby sandy patches where macro subjects gather, rather than on long full-wreck penetrations.
Molas Shipwreck Dive Conditions Planner
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Wildlife at Molas Shipwreck
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Recent Logged Visits At Molas Shipwreck
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Avg. Visibility15m
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Molas Shipwreck Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.tagaroadive.com · Operator
Manado Bay site summary positioning Molas Shipwreck as an artificial reef with marine life.
www.thalassamanado.com · Operator
Published Oct 1, 2018Cautious historical review arguing the wreck is likely Dutch and sank near the end of WWII.
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