American PT Cruisers
Why dive here
With 241+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, grey reef sharks, sea turtles and sperm whales - American PT Cruisers offers some of Milne Bay's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
Milne Bay, a place synonymous with WWII wrecks, holds a few deeper secrets, and the American PT Cruisers are certainly among them. Sunk in 1942 near Tufi, these two patrol torpedo boats offer a truly unique, albeit challenging, dive. We’re talking about very complete wrecks, not just scattered fragments, which makes them incredibly evocative. This is a decompression dive for seasoned wreck enthusiasts, divers who understand the nuances of planning and execution when conditions align. If you've got the training and the urge to connect with history in a very profound way, these PT boats are an incredible expedition.
Typical American PT Cruisers Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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MV Oceania Liveaboard
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for American PT Cruisers
American PT Cruisers Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for American PT Cruisers, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-10.2, 150.9) (22km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
28°C
83°F · Range: 27–29.8°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
7.28 m/s
14.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.5 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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