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Historical reference for the Tama Maru minesweeper and its Tulagi battle context.
Tama Maru (Japanese Minesweeper)
Tulagi technical wreck with clear water, barracuda, and deep hull structure.
Scuba DivingBoatExpert65m - 74m
Wreck
Local operator required
Deep wreck access, gas planning, and descent-line control make a local operator essential.
Boat-access Tulagi wreck for certified tech divers, with hull and decks in very deep water and strong visibility around the descent.
About Tama Maru (Japanese Minesweeper)
Tama Maru is a deep Tulagi wreck for certified technical divers, with hull and decks lying intact in very deep water. The site is known for clear visibility, large barracuda schools, and the kind of blue-water wreck atmosphere that rewards careful planning more than casual sightseeing. It is not a beginner wreck, and it rewards precise trim and disciplined depth control.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Keep to the agreed gas plan and ascent profile; this is not a recreational sightseeing wreck.
Access Restrictions
Only for certified technical divers. Follow the planned gas, depth, and ascent profile exactly.
Legal Notes
Deep wreck diving requires the correct certification, dive planning, and operator approval.
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Local Intel For Tama Maru (Japanese Minesweeper)
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Scuba Diving
This is a pure deep wreck profile: intact hull and decks, large structure, and a descent that demands disciplined trim and gas management.
Wildlife at Tama Maru (Japanese Minesweeper)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Tama Maru (Japanese Minesweeper)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility30m
Access2/5 · Challenging entry effort
Coral1/5 · Heavily damaged
Aquatic Life3/5 · Average variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery quiet
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
