Wreck · Swim-through
IJN Akitsushima
Palawan
Advanced Open Water Certification RequiredBest Season: Oct – May
Difficulty
Technical
Difficulty level
Depth
72 ft – 125 ft
Depth range
Visibility
16 ft – 49 ft
Typical visibility
Current
Moderate
Good buoyancy control advised
Temperature
81°F – 86°F
Water temperature
About This Dive Site
A 118 m / 4,650-tonne Imperial Japanese Navy seaplane tender bombed and torpedoed by US Task Force 38 aircraft on 24 September 1944 in Coron Bay. Lies on her port side with the starboard hull at 22 m and the deck / bottom at 35–38 m; the mid-section is cracked open from the bomb hit and the bridge has collapsed, but the radio tower, main crane, and four diesel engines remain accessible to trained divers. Most warship-like of the Coron Bay wrecks.
Certification Required: Advanced Open Water
Current Conditions
Typical current strength at this dive site
Moderate
Noticeable current requiring some effort to swim against. Good buoyancy control recommended.
Strength Scale
None
Mild
Moderate
Strong
Best Time to Visit
Monthly conditions and seasonal highlights — tap a month
JunGood
Shoulder season with generally good conditions. Some variability in weather and visibility.
BestGoodLess FavorablePeak
Marine Life
1 species recorded at this site
Hazards & Safety
Be aware of these potential hazards at this dive site
Overhead environment
HighExtensive collapsed bridge and multi-deck interior — full Wreck Diver training required for penetration
Sharp metal
HighTwisted hull plate and potential unexploded ordnance near the stern damage
Depth
High35 m+ deck profile with low visibility demands disciplined gas management
Certification Required
A minimum of Advanced Open Water certification is required to dive this site.
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Depth Profile
Vertical range at this site
Minimum Depth
72 ft
Shallowest point
Average Depth
98 ft
Typical dive depth
Maximum Depth
125 ft
Deepest point
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