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Historical reference for the Tama Maru minesweeper and its Tulagi battle context.
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Tama Maru (Japanese Minesweeper)
Tulagi technical wreck with clear water, barracuda, and deep hull structure.
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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.
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Research Estimate At Tama Maru (Japanese Minesweeper)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHeavily damaged
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery quiet
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Tama Maru (Japanese Minesweeper)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Tama Maru (Japanese Minesweeper) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
65m - 74m
Depth Note
Hull and decks lie intact in the 65 to 74 m band.
Best Season
April to November
Typical Conditions
Warm tropical water and calmer seas in the dry season make the Solomon Islands workable year-round, but the wreck remains a serious deep profile.
Safety & Access At Tama Maru (Japanese Minesweeper)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
Local Intel For Tama Maru (Japanese Minesweeper)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
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.
Recent Logged Visits At Tama Maru (Japanese Minesweeper)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Tama Maru (Japanese Minesweeper)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
