Stubborn Hellion
Why dive here
With 375+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, eagle rays, giant moray eels and grey reef sharks - Stubborn Hellion offers some of Kimbe Bay's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest January, November, December.
Dropping onto the Stubborn Hellion, you're looking at an American B25 bomber from WWII, resting mostly intact on the seabed. The airframe is surprisingly complete, a sombre reminder of its past. It's a poignant dive for history buffs and anyone keen to explore a piece of wartime aviation underwater. We think it’s a pretty unique wreck experience in Kimbe Bay.
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Febrina
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Stubborn Hellion
Stubborn Hellion Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Stubborn Hellion, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-5.45, 150.12) (11km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
31°C
87°F · Range: 29.2–31.4°C
Air Temperature
26°C
79°F
Wind Speed
2.73 m/s
5.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009.7 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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