HMAS VAMPIRE
Protected Area
Kayankerny MSAN
Why dive here
With 254+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, sea turtles, sperm whales and spinner dolphins - HMAS VAMPIRE offers some of Trincomalee & East Coast's richest wreck diving. Water sits around 27°C.
The HMAS Vampire is a proper dive, no doubt about it. We love a historical wreck, and this one, sunk by Japanese dive bombers in 1942, has a real story behind it. Sitting bolt upright at 50 metres, she's certainly a deep dive, making it one for experienced divers with the right training and gas. Dropping down onto her deck, the sense of history is immediate. You can still make out the gun mounts and parts of the superstructure, now heavily encrusted. Schools of fusiliers often mill above the deck, and we've seen dogtooth tuna cruise by in the blue. Inside, penetration is limited, but we’ve poked our heads into a few of the more accessible compartments, spotting lionfish tucked into shadowy corners. Our favourite part has to be the stern, where the prop is still visible, a dramatic sight against the deep blue. Conditions here can vary, but when the current is mild and the visibility good, it’s an incredible dive, well worth the logistical effort.
Typical HMAS VAMPIRE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 50m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for HMAS VAMPIRE
HMAS VAMPIRE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for HMAS VAMPIRE, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (8.36, 81.44) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
27.39°C
81°F
Air Temperature
28.94°C
84°F
Wind Speed
6.08 m/s
11.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1007.5 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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