Lat 38deg 18.658south
Long 144deg 34.118east
J5
The 36m Sub, as it lies in 36mtrs of water
the Yellow Submarine, a reference to the yellow zoanthids that decorate a large portion of the hull.
The J5 is intact and sits uprigt on a sandy bottom 36 meters
Penetration inside the wreck is possible at several points, requiring use of apropriate equipement and training
While swimming through the interior of these submarines, one cannot help admiring the courage of the forty-four crewmen, who lived in such confined quarters for extended periods. Due to the limited bottom time at 36m, this submarine cannot be fully explored in the dive. However it represents an exciting and challenging location, to which the experienced diver will want to return, time and time again.
Depth : 36 meters Rating : Advanced
Expect to see : The hull and tower are adorned with sponges' Yellow zoanthids and other soft corals. The hull lies upright and proud on a very pretty reef.
Photo Rating : 8/10
The same hazards associated with depth and wreck penetration apply to all four of these scuttled submarines outside the Heads.