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SS De Klerk

SS De Klerk

Borneo, Malaysia

Depth
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108ft

Visibility
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16ft - 49ft

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced


About SS De Klerk

This dive site consists of the SS De Klerk wreck, a Dutch steamer which originally was involved in a damage incident in 1942 but then restored only to last a dismal 2 years and then was sunk in 1944 when she fell victim to a Japanese mine, tragically killing over 300 people. She lies at a moderate depth of 33 meters and lies on her side at a 45 degree angle offering some good penetration possibilities for experiences scuba divers. The wreck lies in an area rich in marine life and is a great scuba diving site with plenty to see.

SS De Klerk Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

108ft

Visibility Range

16ft 49ft

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 33%

O2
Marine Life

  • Butterflyfish
  • Angelfish
  • Pufferfish
  • Batfish
  • Scorpionfish
  • Snappers
  • Lionfish
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