REWARD - Kenting National Park

We love a good wreck, and the Reward is a proper one, not just a pile of rubble. This 108-meter cargo ship, down since 1970, lies mostly intact at 17 meters, perfect for those long bottom times. Cruising over the bow, you can still make out the anchor chains draped across the deck, leading down into the gloom. The ship’s superstructure is the real playground, with big swim-throughs where schools of glassfish shimmer like a living curtain. We’ve seen giant morays peeking out of cargo holds, and often a few lionfish just hanging out on the deck, almost posing. Our favourite part is the engine room, surprisingly accessible through a couple of large openings. Inside, it’s a dark, eerie space, but the light filtering in from above illuminates the massive gears and machinery, now completely encrusted with sponges and hard corals. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs here, they love the shadowed metalwork. This isn't a site for deep penetration, it's a dangerous wreck, but there’s plenty to explore from the outside and through the larger openings. It suits divers comfortable with overhead environments and keen to spend some time uncovering the ship's history and its new, vibrant inhabitants. The currents here can be mild, but occasionally pick up, so check with your local dive shop for the best conditions, often calmer in the mornings.

Location

Kenting National Park, Taiwan, East Asia

Coordinates

22.520000, 120.302780

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

17m