Diani Beach · Kenya · Wreck · Muck & macro
Alpha Funguo Wreck
A purpose-sunk trawler carrying frogfish, nudibranchs and batfish
The Alpha Funguo is a 45 m former fishing trawler sunk on purpose in 2002 to form an artificial reef off Diani Beach. It now carries an abundance of fish life and is especially good for macro photography, with nudibranchs and frogfish among the small life.
Also known as MV Alpha Funguo, M.V. Alpha Funguo, Funguo wreck, Fungou Wreck.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Diani Beach and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The wreck lies between 18 and 29 m, and an average dive on it sits at 22 m. Blue stripe snappers, batfish, jackfish, kingfish, groupers and barracuda are seen around it. Close up, the macro life is the draw: nudibranchs, frogfish and bearded scorpionfish. Garden eels and stingrays are also seen.
The wreck
- Vessel
- Alpha Funguo
- Type
- Fishing trawler
- Length
- 45 m (148 ft)
- Sunk
- 2002
- Cause
- Sunk deliberately on 21 February 2002 to create an artificial reef and enhance marine biodiversity
- Lies
- Off Diani Beach, between 18 and 29 m
Marine life and season
- Nudibranchs
- Frogfish
- Groupers
- Barracuda
- Trevally & jacks
- Stingrays
- Macro critters
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | Prime | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Prime | Prime |
Season follows Diani Beach: Late November to mid-March is the best time to travel, with whale sharks from November to February; April to June is the main rainy season.
Dive videos
DIVING THE DIANI WRECK DIVE ALPHA FUNGUO WITH SAEED BALALA & TJ PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER · My Ocean Adventure on YouTube
Diving the Alpha Funguo wreck, Diani, Kenya · Darren James on YouTube
Sources
- Kinondo dive site (with Diani sites list) — ScubaGo
- Alpha Funguo Wreck dive site — Diving The Crab
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