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El Capitan (USS Majaba)
Large upright WWII wreck in Subic Bay with easy boat access.
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Reached by boat in Subic Bay, El Capitan suits divers who want an accessible wreck profile with mild current, moderate fish life, and visibility that is often greener than oceanic sites.
About El Capitan (USS Majaba)
El Capitan (USS Majaba) is a large upright World War II wreck in Subic Bay, resting on a silty slope with open deck lines, cargo spaces, and an easy exterior route around the hull. It is one of the bay's classic introductory wreck dives, combining straightforward boat access and generally mild conditions with schools of batfish, sweepers, jacks, and other reef life that gather around the structure.
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Research Estimate At El Capitan (USS Majaba)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 8m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
CurrentNo current
Where Is El Capitan (USS Majaba)?
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El Capitan (USS Majaba) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m+
Depth Note
Located on a shallow reef slope around 20 m deep; the wreck is often visible from the surface even in murky visibility.
Typical Conditions
Murky visibility is common, but the wreck can often still be seen from the surface.
Safety & Access At El Capitan (USS Majaba)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibilityOverhead environment
Safety Notes
Treat this as a low-visibility wreck dive. Stay outside enclosed spaces unless properly trained for penetration, carry a light, and keep close buddy contact around silt and overhead structure.
Local Intel For El Capitan (USS Majaba)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for divers of every level, with the wreck sitting around 20 m depth.
Recent Logged Visits At El Capitan (USS Majaba)
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Dive Spot Log Averages At El Capitan (USS Majaba)
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility8m
Activity
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