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SCUBA Dive for WWII Wrecks in Hawaii

SCUBA Dive for WWII Wrecks
Divers looking for something incredibly different will drool at the possibility of going down deep to explore a shipwrecked navy vessel or a crashed fighter aircraft. The Mahi, a 186-foot U.S. Navy Minelayer built in 1939 for WWII service, is sunk in 90 feet of water off Oahu’s west side. It’s located on the island’s leeward coast, a 10 to 15 minute ride from Waianae Harbor.The Mahi is voted the fourth best wreck dive in the U.S. by readers of Rodale’s SCUBA Diving Magazine. Three decks and a pilot house, located at depths between 58 and 78 feet, provide a safe penetration area.