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SHIPWRECK SATURDAY: USAT Liberty – Bali, Indonesia.
SHIPWRECK SATURDAY
USAT Liberty – Bali, Indonesia.
If dreamy beaches, azure waters, and regular encounters with Mola mola weren’t enough, Bali is also home to one of the best wreck dive sites in the world: the USAT Liberty. This 120m (400ft) cargo ship saw both WWI and WWII action before being torpedoed in 1942. After rusting on a beach for two decades, volcanic activity finally nudged her into the shallow waters near Tulamben. Now, scattered across the seabed, she’s a thriving habitat for marine life, such as nudibranchs, scorpionfish, pygmy seahorses, parrotfish, and turtles. Starting at just 3m (10ft) deep and accessible even from the beach, this wreck site is a firm favorite with divers and snorkelers, as well as one of the world’s best dive spots for beginners.
Dive Type: Wreck
When to Go: April to November
Courtesy of PADI