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Fang Ming (Wreck)
Protected artificial-reef wreck with turtles off Espiritu Santo.
Local operator required
Fang Ming is reached by boat inside Espiritu Santo National Park and is normally scheduled through La Paz dive operators with captain, guide, and park logistics.
Boat-only wreck dive in Espiritu Santo National Park with sheltered conditions, open-water-friendly exterior routes, and optional penetration only for trained divers.
About Fang Ming (Wreck)
Fang Ming is a purpose-sunk wreck on the protected west side of Espiritu Santo that now functions as an artificial reef and an easy orientation dive on La Paz wreck trips. Outside the hull, divers usually find schooling reef fish and resting green turtles around a structure that stays bright and open enough for sightseeing, but still deserves standard wreck discipline.
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Research Estimate At Fang Ming (Wreck)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Fang Ming (Wreck)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Fang Ming (Wreck) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
14m - 22m
Depth Note
Public operator references place the wreck from roughly 14 m on the shallow structure to about 22 m on the sand, depending on tide and route.
Best Season
Dived year-round when weather allows; calmer summer and autumn periods are commonly favored for wreck trips.
Typical Conditions
Usually a sheltered boat dive with mild current and good ambient light around the prepared openings. Visibility is often workable rather than extreme, and can drop below the best blue-water days elsewhere in the region.
Safety & Access At Fang Ming (Wreck)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Treat Fang Ming as a wreck environment even on exterior tours. Stay out of penetration routes unless you have wreck training, a guide, and visibility and buoyancy that support overhead diving.
Access Restrictions
Access is by licensed boat trip from La Paz into Espiritu Santo National Park; park fees, operator scheduling, and marine-park conditions control whether the site is visited.
Legal Notes
Fang Ming lies inside Parque Nacional Archipielago de Espiritu Santo, so visits follow marine-park rules and operator compliance requirements.
Local Intel For Fang Ming (Wreck)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Open Water divers commonly visit the outside of the wreck and larger cut-through sections with a guide. More committed penetration should be reserved for divers with wreck training and solid buoyancy.
Wildlife at Fang Ming (Wreck)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Fang Ming (Wreck)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Fang Ming (Wreck)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
