
Palau · Rock Islands lagoon
Sata Wreck
Best time to dive
October to May
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not suitable - wreck lies at ~120 ft (36 m)
Safety notes
Severe silt-out risk inside the hull; structural collapse after 80+ years underwater; jagged metal obstructions; tight restrictions requiring body-wedging; large bomb-hole near bow and torpedo-strike opening into engine room
Permits & fees
Rock Island Use Permit required, $50/visitor, valid 10 days, issued by Koror State
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Koror
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.

