Etquah
Malaysia
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Nº22
Date: 2016-09-10 - 10:27
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Max Depth: 18.7m Duration: 47mins
Dive Location
- Temp: Surf 31°C Bottom 28°C
- Dive type : Recreational, Wreck
- Visibility: Average Water: Salt
Specific gear used
- Weights: 4 kg
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Recent Divers in Pulau Bidong Laut
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Tang Wei Tee
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- 1. Air
- 12L Aluminium 190 → 25 bar
- Average depth: 12.8m
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We boarded to the our Tongkang dive boat after having our earlt breakfast at Kuala Terengganu town. The modified tongkang dive boat somehow slightly better in condition and higher headroom compare the one at Pulau Perhentian.
It took around 1 hour plus to reach Pulau Bidong. During the years of 1978 to 1985, Pulau Bidong was a symbol of ASEAN solidarity and hospitality by the government of Malaysia, as it accommodated refugees fleeing Vietnam after the war. If once, it was the safe sanctuary of these refugees, today, after being abandoned for years, the island has nursed itself into a glorious haven for marine life.
Our 1st check out dive was the Vietnamese Ship Wreck near the jetty of Pulau Bidong. The water is shallow and calm. The wreck is spread around in small pieces. Still able to detect left over bowl and utensils that used by the refugees.