Wreck · Swim-through · Shore

A 198-metre American luxury liner converted to a troopship that struck friendly mines entering Luganville harbour in 1942, the Coolidge is the world’s largest accessible diveable wreck. Bow at 21 m, stern at 73 m, with cargo holds containing jeeps, helmets, cannons, the porcelain "Lady" relief, and a mosaic fountain. Routinely dived as a shore entry off the south coast of Espiritu Santo.
Typical current strength at this dive site
Light current that is easy to swim against. Comfortable for most certified divers.
Strength Scale
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Monthly conditions and seasonal highlights — tap a month
Peak diving season with optimal visibility, calm seas, and best marine life encounters.
2 species recorded at this site
Be aware of these potential hazards at this dive site
Depth
HighWreck slopes deep quickly; the horizontal frame distorts perception of descent
Overhead environment
HighEngine rooms, holds, and the famous "Lady" relief require Wreck Diver / Tec training
Decompression obligation
MediumRepeat dives accumulate nitrogen quickly — plan surface intervals carefully
Certification Required
A minimum of Advanced Open Water certification is required to dive this site.
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Vertical range at this site
Minimum Depth
69 ft
Shallowest point
Average Depth
115 ft
Typical dive depth
Maximum Depth
164 ft
Deepest point
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