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USS New York (Wreck)

Dropping onto the deck of the USS New York, a massive armoured cruiser from the Spanish-American War, feels like stepping back in time. She’s big, properly big, listing hard to port and mostly intact, though the years have certainly taken their toll. We love the sheer scale of this wreck. You can spend a whole dive just traversing her deck, watching the schools of fusiliers swirl around the turrets. Our favourite part is poking around the bow gun. It’s still there, mounted in position, encrusted in colourful sponges and soft corals, with a few curious batfish often hanging around. Visibility isn’t always amazing in Subic Bay, maybe 10-15 metres on a good day, but the wreck's size means you’re always bumping into something interesting. We'd suggest diving it on a weekday morning to avoid the crowds from the weekend dive boats. You’ll definitely feel the history here; it’s an ideal dive for anyone who appreciates a good historical wreck with plenty to explore, even if it’s just imagining the old girl in her prime.