The American Tanker is a large concrete barge that was used during World War II to transport war materials from the United States to Guam. During the construction of the breakwater, after World War II, she was sunk. Originally intended to form part of the breakwater, similar to the nearby Read more…
This World War ll era barge sits upright on top of a small reef in Apra Harbor. The reef begins at 50 feet and slopes down on all sides to a 120-foot sandy bottom. Large sponge colonies and schooling rainbow runners frequent this reef, which is seldom visited by divers. Read more…
This reef is an extension of Gab Gab, and lies 100 yards to the west of that site. Its name comes from the pronounced contour of the upper reef, which juts out in a “finger” at one point and drops to over 100 feet. This reef is popular with tour Read more…
The first reef at Gab Gab is a great dive for divers of all ages and experience levels. Stairs with railing make entry and exit quite easy, however, the rock at the bottom of the stairs tends to be quite slippery. Inflate your BCD and enter the water cautiously. From Read more…
Slightly more challenging than Gab Gab 1, beach diving to Gab Gab II begins with a long snorkel or blue-water dive. The reef is approximately 230 yards directly north of the monument on Gab Gab. The site is used by the Atlantis submarine, which allows tour-ists to view the reef. The Read more…
A great dive for a diver of any age or experience level. The motorcycle, believed to be a 1944 Harley Davidson WLA Flathead, sits in 10 feet of water. Nobody knows for sure how the motorcycle came to be here, although numerous theories exist, share yours in the comments!
The “Kitz,” a Japanese freighter, was damaged of the southern coast of Guam during World War 2 and came to Apra Harbor for repairs. She was sunk in the harbor by torpedo bombing attacks during the Marianas Turkeyshoot campaign. Due to her engine room flooding quickly, she sits upright, with Read more…
Often written off as ‘just a training beach,’ Outhouse offers a great collection of marine life and typically calm surface conditions making it a great dive site for divers of all ages and experience levels.
A great dive for divers of all ages and experience levels. Entry and exit are quite easy here, however, the bottom step can be pretty slick. Brace yourself on the rocks next to the stairs as you enter or exit the water. Several concrete buckets at approximately 20 feet can Read more…
The most straight forward way to enter the water is to climb down the rocks between the western pier and the rusty ladder. Once in the water head toward the north and to find the drop-off. Start your descent and find the post at approximately 45 feet, tied to the Read more…