Plongée à SS President Coolidge — Vanuatu
The SS President Coolidge is a 200m WWII troopship that sank in 1942 after hitting mines. Remarkably, it's a shore entry dive — walk in from the beach at Espiritu Santo and descend onto one of the world's largest diveable wrecks. The Lady (a porcelain statue in the first-class dining room) at 40m is the iconic penetration dive.
- Score
- 56.4
- Visibilité
- 15–30m
- Température
- 26–29°C
- Meilleurs mois
- April, May, June
SCORE
-15.5167°N
167.1833°E
The SS President Coolidge is a 200m WWII troopship that sank in 1942 after hitting mines. Remarkably, it's a shore entry dive — walk in from the beach at Espiritu Santo and descend onto one of the world's largest diveable wrecks. The Lady (a porcelain statue in the first-class dining room) at 40m is the iconic penetration dive.
The World's Largest Accessible Wreck Dive
Score breakdown
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Marine Life
26.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Key species
Dive types
Traveling with non-divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for non-divers
Nearby cultural sites
- Million Dollar Point WWII dump site
- Nambas cultural village
Non-diver score
Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.
Safety & emergency
Luganville has basic hospital; chamber in Port Vila (1 hr flight)
Top operators
Allan Power Dive Tours
PADI
Aore Adventure Sports
PADI