Indonesia · Tulamben

USAT Liberty Wreck

Also known as: Liberty Wreck, USS Liberty

Best time to dive

April to July; October to November; December to March; July to September

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • FrogfishLikely
  • Ghost pipefishLikely
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Mola mola (oceanic sunfish)Possible
  • Moray eelPossible
  • NudibranchReliably seen
  • Pygmy seahorseLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely
  • SeahorseLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Technical

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes, over shallow sections of the wreck

Safety notes

Challenging beach entry over large stones/pebbles, occasional strong current, swim-throughs and overhangs require care/no untrained penetration

Permits & fees

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Tulamben

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.