YS-11 Airplane Suggest edit

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25Max dive depth

25.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

January to DecemberBest months

26.0–29.0 °CWater (summer)

24.0–27.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The YS-11 is a Japanese turboprop aircraft intentionally sunk off Aruba as an artificial reef and wreck dive site, offering divers the chance to explore its intact fuselage underwater.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–29.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 24.0–27.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rubble coral Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle shots of the wreck, macro photography of marine life

Location

Underwater Moments at YS-11 Airplane

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