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Seasonality, current, and visibility guidance for the Labuan wreck group.
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American Wreck
American Wreck is Labuan's deep WWII wreck dive.
Local operator required
Yes. Boat transfer, permits, guide support, and marine park fees are normally handled by a local operator.
American Wreck is a boat-access Labuan wreck for advanced divers, with exterior exploration for most and penetration only for wreck-certified divers.
About American Wreck
American Wreck is a Labuan WWII wreck dive built around a broken mine-sweeper hull and a serious boat profile for advanced divers. The outside dive is straightforward, but wreck-certified divers are needed for penetration. Batfish, barracuda, snapper, groupers, turtles, and occasional small sharks make the wreck feel alive even when the structure stays the main attraction.
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Research Estimate At American Wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentStrong current
Where Is American Wreck?
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Community sourced coordinates.
American Wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
30m
Depth Note
The wreck is described as resting at 30 m.
Best Season
March to October usually brings clearer visibility and lighter current; year-end rain is the main period to avoid.
Typical Conditions
Expect a deeper wreck dive with possible strong current and weather-dependent scheduling; clear-water days are best.
Safety & Access At American Wreck
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentRestricted accessStrong current
Safety Notes
Do not attempt penetration without wreck certification, and plan conservatively for current and gas use at this depth.
Access Restrictions
Wreck penetration is limited to wreck-certified divers or equivalent logged wreck experience, and most trips are run as guided advanced-diver boat dives.
Legal Notes
Labuan Marine Park rules prohibit fishing, littering, anchoring, and damage to corals and reefs.
Local Intel For American Wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A 30 m wreck dive with optional penetration for suitably certified wreck divers.
Freediving
Not suitable for freediving; the depth and penetration profile make scuba the only practical mode.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck sits far too deep for meaningful surface snorkeling.
Wildlife at American Wreck
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At American Wreck
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At American Wreck
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
