Wreck
USS New York (ACR-2)
Luzon
Advanced Open Water Certification RequiredBest Season: Nov – May
Difficulty
Advanced
Difficulty level
Depth
56 ft – 89 ft
Depth range
Visibility
16 ft – 49 ft
Typical visibility
Current
None
Good buoyancy control advised
Temperature
81°F – 84°F
Water temperature
About This Dive Site
A pre-dreadnought US Navy armored cruiser launched 1891 and scuttled in Subic Bay on 24 December 1941 to deny her to the advancing Imperial Japanese Navy. The 116 m hull lies on her port side in 27 m of silty inner-harbour water, largely intact with main 8-inch turrets, brass portholes, and propeller visible — one of the oldest divable warships in the western Pacific and Subic's signature wreck.
Certification Required: Advanced Open Water
Current Conditions
Typical current strength at this dive site
None
Calm waters with no noticeable current. Ideal for beginners and underwater photography.
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
Silting
HighFine inner-harbour silt; a single bad fin-kick produces zero-vis conditions
Overhead environment
HighEngine and gun-room penetration requires Wreck Diver training and a continuous line
Sharp metal
MediumCorroded plating, exposed rivets, and severed cables across the hull
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
56 ft
Shallowest point
Average Depth
75 ft
Typical dive depth
Maximum Depth
89 ft
Deepest point
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