MASSACHUSETTS - Kadavu & Great Astrolabe Reef

Massachusetts, a commercial fishing vessel, was sunk in 2002 off Kadavu. We love a wreck that’s been down a while, it really gives marine life a chance to settle in. She sits upright, pretty much intact, at a comfortable 20 metres, making her a great dive for most experience levels. Drop down and you’ll see schooling fusiliers shimmering around the wheelhouse, so thick they almost obscure the superstructure. We usually start by exploring the deck, looking for scorpionfish tucked into crevices and moray eels peeking from pipes. Inside, the holds are open, revealing the ghostly outlines of where nets and gear would have been. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs, especially around the growth on the railings – some beautiful specimens make a home here. It’s not just about the wreck itself, though; the nearby reef patches often hold white-tip reef sharks cruising past. We’d suggest an afternoon dive if you can swing it; the light filtering through the mast is just lovely.

Location

Kadavu & Great Astrolabe Reef, Fiji, Central & South Pacific

Coordinates

-18.512500, 177.971660

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

0m

Marine Protected Area: Vanua Yanuca