The Seaquest Drill Ship

Surat Thani Province, Thailand

Depth

70m

Visibility

13m - 38m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About The Seaquest Drill Ship

Also known as The Scan Queen. She sank as a result of a storm caused by a typhoon. This typhoon was better known as 'Typhoon Gay' The Seaquest Drill ship was busy drilling for oil when the storm hit, sending her to her grave on the 3 November 1989. This incident was classified as the third worste oil rig disaster of the century. She had lost 91 lives with only 6 survivors. A beautiful dive. Recommended for advanced technical trimix divers due to the depth. She is filled with corals and abundant marine life.

The Seaquest Drill Ship Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Deep, Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

70m

Visibility Range

13m – 38m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

—

Marine Life

Various
Groupers
Game Fish
Pelagic Fish
Crabs

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