Jake's Seaplane
Raja Ampat · Indonesia
A submerged seaplane wreck located in Palau, offering a glimpse into World War II history. The structure provides an artificial reef for various small marine life, including colorful reef fish and occasional nudibranchs. Visibility is typically good, allowing for appreciation of the wreck's details and surrounding coral growth. An accessible dive for those interested in historical artifacts underwater.
Conditions
Depth
15 to 25 m
Open water and up
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
15 to 25 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
27 to 30°C
Tropical wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Clownfish
Last confirmed May 15, 2026 · 130 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Pacific Golden-Plover
Last confirmed Apr 28, 2026 · 46 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Micronesian Myzomela
Last confirmed May 11, 2026 · 42 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Chestnut Munia
Last confirmed Jun 7, 2026 · 38 records
Very likely
Most dives
Boring Giant Clam
Last confirmed Apr 16, 2026 · 29 records
Very likely
Most dives
Pacific Sailfin Tang
Last confirmed Jun 10, 2026 · 18 records
Very likely
Most dives
Barracuda
Last confirmed Apr 10, 2026 · 6 records
Very likely
Most dives
Blacktip Reef Shark
Last confirmed Dec 31, 2025 · 5 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Gear