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Silty aircraft wreck on a sandy bottom.
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Gavutu F4F Wildcat (Wreck) is a deep aircraft wreck on a sandy seabed that rewards disciplined buoyancy and a careful, low-silt approach. It is a short, technical wreck dive where the preserved airframe and the wreck shape matter more than long bottom time.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
42m+
Depth Note
The wreck lies upright on a sandy bottom at about 42 m.
Typical Conditions
Very silty with slack-tide windows and limited bottom time.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Plan the dive for slack tide and keep a flat profile to avoid kicking up silt.
Access Restrictions
Best for advanced divers comfortable with deep wrecks and limited visibility.
Legal Notes
Treat the aircraft as a historic wreck and avoid touching the structure or artifacts.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A deep aircraft-wreck dive with a narrow working window and poor tolerance for silt.
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Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
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Research Sources
Historic wreck record with discovery and depth details.
Historical article on the identification and significance of the wreck.
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