SS Papanui Suggest edit

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Suggest · Saint Helena Suggest

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12Max dive depth

12.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

November to MarchBest months

20.0–25.0 °CWater (summer)

16.0–20.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The SS Papanui is a wreck that sank in 1911 in James Bay, Saint Helena, and its remains are accessible to divers.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 20.0–25.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 16.0–20.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

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

Photo tips

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

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