Subic Bay

USS New York: Subic’s historic armoured cruiser The Subic wreck commonly called USS New York is Armored Cruiser No. 2, a ship that later served under the names Saratoga and Rochester. Its appeal comes from the combination of a documented naval history and large surviving features that help divers understand the scale of the vessel. This guide separates that history…

El Capitan: the cargo wreck known as USS Majaba El Capitan is a Subic Bay wreck identified by Camayan Divers and Scubaholics with USS Majaba, formerly the merchant ship Meriden. Its interest lies in the remains of a cargo vessel and a wartime history that continued after serious damage. The torpedo attack described in naval records happened off Guadalcanal; it…

San Quentin, the Sunken Tin Camayan describes San Quentin as a shallow historic wreck with recognizable bow and stern remains and prominent boilers. Its account attributes the loss to scuttling in 1898 and describes much of the hull as flattened by deterioration, with marine growth around the remaining structure. Keep the histories separate San Quentin should not be confused with…

Landing Ship Tank, Subic Bay The Subic LST is a large landing-ship wreck described by Camayan Divers with a 30–36-metre dive range. The LST vessel type was developed for transporting vehicles, cargo and personnel directly to shore. That general role does not prove the identity or wartime service record of this particular wreck. Wreck features and identity limits Scuba Tech…

Landing Craft Utility, Triboa Bay This guide concerns the shallower landing-craft wreck inside Triboa Bay, near the airport runway. It is distinct from the deeper Upside Down LCU. Camayan describes a raised forward ramp, deck structures and a sloping seabed; Arizona describes a starboard list. What remains uncertain The operators disagree on the precise craft designation: Camayan calls it an…

Japanese Patrol Boat in Subic Bay The Japanese Patrol Boat is a commonly used dive-site name, not a confirmed identification of the vessel. Camayan Divers describes an upright wreck in the same cove as the LCU and explicitly says its exact type and purpose remain unknown. Suggested tug or detection roles should be treated as theories. Wreck profile and planning…

Barges in Subic Bay Barges is a group of submerged pontoons and barge sections rather than a single intact ship. Camayan Divers describes separate components resting on sand, with a roughly T-shaped arrangement and sections at different depths. That variety makes the chosen section an important part of planning a visit. Understand the depth range Camayan’s detailed page lists a…

Seian Maru: access requires confirmation Do not assume this wreck is currently open to diving. Arizona Dive Shop reports an SBMA closure to all diving, while Camayan describes harbour restrictions that occur at times. The reviewed sources do not establish a current reopening or permission for a visit. Confirm access with an authorized local operator and the relevant harbour authority…