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sunken wwII wrecks

Discussion in 'Diving and Marine Life' started by xhippie, Jan 16, 2015.

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  1. xhippie

    xhippie DI Member Veteran Army

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    This may be an old question or perhaps a tall tale. I have heard that somewhere around Negros island there is a sunken ship with a jeep type vehicle still strapped to the deck..The rumor is that people ,while diving, sit in the jeep and have their pic taken . Just curious if there is any truth to this tale.
     
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    There are some wrecks in Sipalay. Not sure if it's this one.
     
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    :eek: Well personally I have not heard of this but.......... knowing where we are anything is believable at times. We all know how People. Locals especially, like to pose for Photos!:cautious:

    Maybe you may get a positive answer from one of the diving members but of late i have not seen many (if any) posting of late. I will put my ear to the ground and see what the local jungle drums come up with:rolleyes: Some one around should know if this is so or just one of those rumour type things

    Anyway X, nice to see you found that keyboard again.

    JP:whistling:
     
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    I dove on the 2 wrecks ,or what is left of the wrecks,in Sipaly 14 years ago..(Campamanos bay)..There was no jeep..never was..Miguel

    ps...however there is a submarine.........
     
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    The 2 car wrecks in Dauin barely resemble a vehicle anymore..Never was a steering wheel on either of them.. There were 3 (VW transporter,Mustang and easy ride) in front of Pura Vida resort,but no seats or steering wheels...Miguel
     
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    xhippie DI Member Veteran Army

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    Thanks all for the info..love hearing about old tales and finding out if they are true or not
     
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    I don't know.
    I read on wikipedia a while back about a jap cruiser that was sunk off the coat between bayawan and hinoba-an, abukuma or something. I think its pretty deep though. thats all I have heard of...
     
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    These be the coordinates. 09°20′N 122°32′E

    Screenshot_2015-01-19-17-42-36.png
    I tried to find the water depth but had no luck.
     
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    I don't know.
    Its deep, 1600-1700 Meters... Ill be scratching that one off the list I think....
    Screen Shot 2015-01-20 at 8.54.23 AM.png
     
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