DIVING THE WRECK OF THE NALANI TUGBOAT 18 oct

rainy skies turned blue, blue, blue as we headed west out of Keewalo Basin, toward the wreck of the Nalani!  The Nalani was a working tugboat working out of Sand Island.  On january 22, 2015 this 95 foot vessel listed suddenly to its side and was swamped.  All 11 crew were rescued, before the tug sank beneath the waves.  the wreck was moved, and is now situated in about 60 to 70 feet of water, with the wheelhouse at about 40 feet.  it is a spectacular wreck to explore.  We are happy to dive it over and over again!!  call the shop and tell them you want to see it!  really fantastic.  lots of marine life, including 4 white tip sharks, a turtle, eagle rays, and some extraordinary calm porcupine pufferfish!  also nearby is another fantastic dive site we call Pinnacles.  beautiful hard corals covering topography only hot lava can create!  last stop on this 3 tank day was Mario world, a fun macro spot, with lots of sea life to investigate!  thanks to all for safe diving!  larry, captain neal

 

 

 

pinnacles  90 ft    120 viz   29 min

Nalani  70 feet   200 viz    35 min

Mario World 40 ft 50 min 30 viz