UNITED FELLOW - Subic Bay

The United Fellow is one of those Subic Bay wrecks we keep coming back to. Sunk back in 1979, this motor vessel sits upright at a very comfortable 20 metres, making it accessible for most divers. You drop down onto the main deck, often with a slight current nudging you along, and immediately the scale of it hits you. It’s not a massive wreck, but it’s remarkably intact, with plenty of penetration points for those with the right training and gear. We love finning through the cargo holds, where shafts of light pierce the gloom, illuminating schools of snapper that swirl around the rusted beams. The wheelhouse is a favourite, a tight squeeze but worth it to imagine the ship's last moments. Outside, the superstructure is draped in soft corals, purple and orange, and the resident batfish are almost always there to greet you, inquisitive as ever. Keep an eye out for robust ghost pipefish clinging to the railings if you have a keen eye, or spend time watching the anemonefish darting through their homes on the deck. It’s a site that rewards multiple dives; you’ll always spot something new.

Location
Subic Bay, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
14.666667, 120.666664
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
20m

Marine Protected Area: Pilar Fish Sanctuary

Best Time to Dive in Subic Bay

The warmest water temperatures in Subic Bay occur in May, averaging 31.4°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 28.2°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.4°C
  • February: 28.2°C
  • March: 29.4°C
  • April: 30.5°C
  • May: 31.4°C
  • June: 31.3°C
  • July: 30.8°C
  • August: 29.8°C
  • September: 30.0°C
  • October: 30.4°C
  • November: 30.4°C
  • December: 29.4°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Subic Bay

Nearest Dive Centres to UNITED FELLOW

Marine Life in Subic Bay

Home to 63 recorded species including 49 reef fish, 6 seagrass & algae, 5 hard corals, 2 sharks & rays, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for UNITED FELLOW

Based on average water temperature of 30.0°C, currents 3 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories