Independent historical write-up of the discovery and Tulagi access.
Solomon Islands · Honiara and Iron Bottom Sound · Solomon Islands Liveaboard Circuit · Tulagi and Florida Islands
Deep WWII Wildcat wreck off Tulagi with tide-sensitive silt.
Deep WWII Wildcat wreck off Tulagi with tide-sensitive silt.
Offshore Tulagi wreck; local boat support is the practical way to reach it.
Raiders / F4F Wildcat (Wreck) is an intact WWII fighter wreck off Tulagi on a sandy seabed, reached by a short boat run from the local dive base. The airframe sits low enough that the site reads best as a planned deep-wreck dive rather than a casual sightseeing stop, with tide timing and buoyancy control doing most of the work. Expect silty water, a patient circuit around the structure, and a history-focused dive where snapper, trevally, and sweetlips gather around the wreck instead of a coral wall.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Deep wreck with silt and limited margin for buoyancy errors; stay conservative on gas and avoid finning the bottom.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for experienced divers with deep-wreck discipline, trim control, and conservative gas planning.
Freediving
Not suitable for freediving.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for casual snorkeling.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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Independent historical write-up of the discovery and Tulagi access.
Deep upright wreck description and local dive-site context.
Tulagi dive guide with lodge access and wreck depth reference.

Tulagi muck dive over WWII debris and plate corals.

Deep Tulagi Harbour wreck with silty water.

Historic deep wreck off Tulagi for experienced divers.