Dive· Malajon (Black Island)· Philippines
Nanshin Maru Wreck (Black Island)
12° 9.3′ N · 119° 49.2′ E
A small 40-50 m Japanese tanker sitting upright on sand off Black Island's beach, a clear-water wreck for beginners and photographers.
Practical
Diver GPS (starfish.ch): 12 09.298N 119 49.193E. coronwrecks.com: wreck starts at 21 m, max 32 m; a day trip of about 3.5 hours from Coron, usually paired with the Okikawa Maru on the way back. The name is disputed (possibly the Nansai Maru, ex-British oiler Ploiden). Scorpionfish, lionfish, batfish, groupers.
Best for
Wreck dive at Black Island
Nearby
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- Salvacion Public Market and Stores (Busuanga Poblacion)6.8 NM away
- Tarahomonan Festival (Salvacion, Busuanga)6.8 NM away
- Malatayoc Island Anchorage7.5 NM away
- Calauit Cut Anchorage7.9 NM away