Subic Bay wreck-diving overview covering site ordering, visibility expectations, and broader operational context for the Tabby wreck.
Philippines · Subic Bay
Inverted WWII transport plane turned artificial reef.
Inverted WWII transport plane turned artificial reef.
Usually dived by local wreck operators that handle the boat access, mooring approach, and traffic-aware site selection inside Subic Bay.
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.
Site Conditions
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.
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.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
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Research Sources
Subic Bay wreck-diving overview covering site ordering, visibility expectations, and broader operational context for the Tabby wreck.
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