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Subic Bay wreck-diving overview covering site ordering, visibility expectations, and broader operational context for the Tabby wreck.
Dive Spot Guide•
L2D "Tabby" (Japanese DC-3)
Inverted WWII transport plane turned artificial reef.
Local operator required
Usually dived by local wreck operators that handle the boat access, mooring approach, and traffic-aware site selection inside Subic Bay.
Protected Subic Bay boat dive on an inverted aircraft wreck with mild water movement and visibility that swings with season and harbor runoff.
About L2D "Tabby" (Japanese DC-3)
L2D "Tabby" (Japanese DC-3) is a mid-depth aircraft wreck in Subic Bay, resting upside down and easy to recognize as a transport plane rather than a ship. The wreck now functions as an artificial reef, with encrusting growth across the fuselage and a steady draw of small reef fish around the frame. It is usually dived as a relaxed boat-access wreck tour for recreational scuba divers who want a clean silhouette, easy orientation, and a sheltered bay setting. Harbor conditions can still tint the water and soften clarity, but current is often mild and the site is less committing than Subic's deeper steel wrecks.
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Research Estimate At L2D "Tabby" (Japanese DC-3)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
CurrentNo current
Where Is L2D "Tabby" (Japanese DC-3)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
L2D "Tabby" (Japanese DC-3) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 25m
Depth Note
Published dive-directory listings place the wreck on a recreational profile of roughly 12 to 25 m.
Best Season
The most reliable Subic Bay wreck-diving window is generally December through May, when weather is steadier and visibility is often better.
Typical Conditions
Protected-bay wreck diving with mild current on many days and visibility that can range from green and hazy to fairly clear depending on season, runoff, and harbor conditions.
Safety & Access At L2D "Tabby" (Japanese DC-3)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
As a wreck dive, use appropriate training and precautions for enclosed or overhead areas.
Access Restrictions
Normally accessed by local boat operators working the wreck circuit inside Subic Bay rather than as a shore-entry site.
Local Intel For L2D "Tabby" (Japanese DC-3)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Mid-depth aircraft wreck dive on an inverted transport plane now serving as an artificial reef, with a straightforward recreational route and recognizable fuselage structure.
Freediving
Not a typical freedive target because the wreck is normally visited as a boat-based scuba site within the Subic wreck circuit.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for snorkeling because the aircraft lies below normal surface-swimming range and is accessed by boat.
Recent Logged Visits At L2D "Tabby" (Japanese DC-3)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At L2D "Tabby" (Japanese DC-3)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
