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  • Nº592 # Date: 2020-07-19 - 10:45
  • # Max Depth: 21.4m Duration: 46mins
Diver's Notes

Divemaster: Zue
Boat Captain: Krel

First diving adventure diving in Rompin!

Dive 1: Gyonshin Maru wreck.

A group of divers searching for seahorses and sea cucumbers for a research purpose in Pulau Idol, Rompin on Sept 28 stumbled upon a shipwreck believed to be a Japanese warship containing historical artifacts.

The wreck, believed to be that of Gyosin Maru ship, which was built at the Hitachi's Sakamura Port, was reported sunk in December 1944 in the area, while on its way to Vietnam.

Divers stumble upon Japanese warship wreck in Rompin waters in Sep 4 2016

Dive Profile
Dive Location

  • Temp: Surf 30°C Bottom 29°C
Specific gear used
  • Camera: Olympus - TG5
  • Camera: Olympus - TG4
  • Computer: Suunto - D6i
  • Regulator: Mares - Prestige
  • Mask: Scubapro - Synergy TruFit
  • Mask: Cressi Sub - Zeus
  • Boots: Aqualung - 5mm
  • Gloves: Subgear - Tropic
  • Lift bag: Aqualung - Red
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Dive Profile

  • 1. Nitrox 34
  • 0L Steel     200 → 50 bar
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  • Average depth: m
  • 2. Nitrox 40
  • 0L Steel     200 → 50 bar
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  • Average depth: 17.3m
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