The American Wreck Suggest edit

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30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–25.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

45 minAvg dive time

March to OctoberBest months

27.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

26.0–29.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The American Wreck is the site of the USS Salute, a WWII minesweeper sunk in 1945 after striking a mine.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–25.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 27.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 26.0–29.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: Yes
Diving permits may be required for the area.
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Bottom types:
sand rubble coral Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle for wreck shots, macro for marine life.

Location

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