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The Seaquest Drill Ship

The Seaquest Drill Ship

Surat Thani Province, Thailand

Depth
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230ft

Visibility
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41ft - 123ft

Entry
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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

230ft

Visibility Range

41ft 123ft

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

Marine Life

  • Crabs
  • Pelagic Fish
  • Game Fish
  • Groupers
  • Various
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