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Dive Site catalina Flying boat

MAX DEPTH 12 Metres                SUNK     1945       

LENGTH      metres                                              TONNAGE 3.4  TONS GROSS

POSITION     Latitude 12o 29” 8 S                      Longitude 130o 54” 5 E

 

GENERAL INFO

 

 One of several PBY Catalina flying boats wrecked in the harbour.

Catalina   crashed during take off and lies resting with one wing crumpled and the other still supported above the sand. The tail has been ripped off. The cockpit is worth a look as controls and the steering wheels are still  visible also the forward gun turret.

 

 

 

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