Wooden Boat Wreck

# Wooden Boat Wreck Dive Site

Explore the fascinating Wooden Boat Wreck near Komodo in Indonesia’s West Manggarai Regency. Located in the Sumba Strait within the Savu Sea, this unique site offers an intriguing peek into maritime history submerged in the Pacific waters.

The wooden wreck rests at depths ranging from 12-25 meters, making it accessible for intermediate divers. The deteriorating wooden structure showcases encrusting corals and sponges, creating a thriving artificial reef ecosystem.

Divers encounter vibrant marine life including schooling jacks, barracuda, and snappers patrolling the wreck’s perimeter. Smaller reef fish, nudibranchs, and crustaceans inhabit the crevices and wooden beams. Visibility typically ranges from 15-25 meters, depending on tidal conditions.

The site’s moderate difficulty suits experienced recreational divers comfortable with moderate currents. The combination of historical wreck exploration, dense coral growth, and abundant pelagic activity makes Wooden Boat Wreck a compelling destination for underwater photography and marine observation in Komodo’s renowned diving region.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Black Cardinalfish Apogonichthyoides melas francoislibert

Bump-head Mola Mola alexandrini maractwin

Bluespotted Puffer Arothron caeruleopunctatus francoislibert

Mimic cardinalfish Cheilodipterus nigrotaeniatus francoislibert

Redtooth Triggerfish Odonus niger maractwin

Sleek Unicornfish Naso hexacanthus maractwin

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)