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Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck)
Upright WWII Mavis wreck on a silty Tulagi bottom.
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Boat-access wreck dive for advanced divers who can keep trim tight over soft silt and moderate visibility.
About Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck)
Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane #1 is an upright WWII seaplane wreck in the Tulagi/Ghavutu area of the Solomon Islands, sitting on a soft, silty bottom. It suits wreck-minded divers who move slowly, keep trim tight, and treat moderate visibility as part of the plan. The draw is the preserved airframe, cockpit look-ins, and wreck-associated marine life, not a bright coral reef.
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Research Estimate At Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck)?
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Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
26m - 33m
Depth Note
Most references place the wreck around the high-20s to low-30s meters, with the soft bottom and silt the main planning concern.
Best Season
Year-round.
Typical Conditions
Soft silt, moderate visibility, and a slow inspection-style wreck profile.
Safety & Access At Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibilityOverhead environment
Safety Notes
Stay off the silt, keep buoyancy tight around the airframe, and treat cockpit look-ins as overhead wreck diving.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan it with a Tulagi-area operator or liveaboard and a careful wreck briefing.
Legal Notes
Follow local wreck etiquette, protect the soft bottom, and do not remove artifacts.
Local Intel For Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
An upright seaplane wreck with enough intact structure to reward slow, careful exploration and good trim control.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the wreck sits well beyond comfortable breath-hold depth.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; this is a deep wreck that rewards scuba planning.
Wildlife at Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck)
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
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