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Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck)
Upright WWII Mavis wreck on a silty Tulagi bottom.
Scuba DivingBoatAdvanced26m - 33m
DeepWreck
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.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
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.
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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)
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Research Estimate At Kawanashi “Mavis“ Seaplane # 1 (Wreck)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility12m
Access3/5 · Moderate entry effort
Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety
Facilities3/5 · Basic facilities
