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Independent Tulagi dive journal with boat-entry and visibility observations.
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USS Kanawa (Wreck)
USS Kanawa (Wreck): deep wartime wreck in Tulagi with dense fish life.
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Local operator required
Boat-only deep wreck dive with a profile that favors organized local guidance.
USS Kanawa (Wreck) is a boat-access deep wreck dive in Tulagi with an upright hull on sand and strong schooling-fish action.
About USS Kanawa (Wreck)
USS Kanawa (Wreck) is a large wartime wreck in the Solomon Islands near Tulagi, lying upright on sand with a long hull that reads clearly in the water. It is a boat-access deep wreck that rewards slow, disciplined scuba planning, steady buoyancy, and a conservative profile. Schools of batfish, trevally, and jacks often move around the structure, adding life to the wreck without turning it into a casual sightseeing dive.
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Research Estimate At USS Kanawa (Wreck)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is USS Kanawa (Wreck)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
USS Kanawa (Wreck) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
40m - 55m
Depth Note
Bow at 40 m and stern at 55 m, sitting upright on a sandy seafloor.
Safety & Access At USS Kanawa (Wreck)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
This is an advanced deep wreck dive. Keep the plan conservative and stay within the operator briefing.
Local Intel For USS Kanawa (Wreck)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Experienced scuba divers only; the dive demands disciplined gas planning and a conservative profile.
Recent Logged Visits At USS Kanawa (Wreck)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At USS Kanawa (Wreck)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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