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Dive Site: Y0-257
Depth: 80-100 feet
Location: South Shore
Visibility:
50 - 100ft
Level: Beginner - Advanced
Sea Life:
Shipwreck, eels, turtles and huge schools of reef fish |
| The YO-257 was a Navy yard oiler built
in the 1940's. It was bought by Atlantis Submarines Hawaii and sunk
as an artificial reef off Waikiki in 1989. The ship rests upright
in 100 feet of water with the main deck about 85 feet. It has been
prepared for diving with many large access holes cut through the structure.
It is the home of many colorful fish. Moray eels may be found around
the wreck. Wave to the Atlantis submarine as it passes by on its tour.
Visibility is normally 100+ feet. There is sometimes a strong current
at the surface, which eases as you approach the wreck. A decent line
is always rigged to mooring buoys on the wreck. The typical dive profile
is 90 feet for 20 minutes. The YO-257 is one of the south shores more
popular boat dives. In 1996, a new ship, the San Pedro, was sunk within
50 yards of the YO-257 as an additional dive attraction. |
Diver Reviews:
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this dive site. |
| Reviewed By; Scott,
Oahu, June 24, 2008 (rating 5 out of 5) |
| Great dive. |
| Visibility: 70 ft + |
Access: Boat |
Skill level: Beginner |
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| Reviewed By; Mike P,
Mililani, Oahu, May 5, 2007 (rating 5 out of 5) |
| Great dive.
Visibility less than on other days. Somewhat hazey. Super dive for
AOW Deep or Wreck. Saw a shark, octopus, turtles, spotted eagle rays,
tons of fish. Do this dive before you leave the island. |
| Visibility: 50 ft + |
Access: Boat |
Skill level: Intermediate |
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| Reviewed By; Paul, Oahu,
August 8, 2004 (rating 5 out of 5) |
| What a dive!
80-100 visibility. Great wreck dive. Must be one of the world's top
ten! Just watch out for the submarine! (dived on August 1,2004) |
| Visibility: 80-100 ft |
Access: Boat |
Skill level: Intermediate |
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Water Temperature:
70/75 F, 21/24 C from November to April
75/80 F, 24/27 C from May to October |
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