A sunk vessel named 堡壘號 rests at 36 m in Badai Bay and now serves as an artificial reef. It is a boat dive only, rated advanced, with a strong current across the wreck. Large sea fans, coral and schools of fish gather deeper inside the hull.
Also known as 八代灣沈船, 八代灣沉船, 堡壘號.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Lanyu and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The dive is made from a boat, a short run of about five minutes out of Badai Bay. The vessel 堡壘號 lies on the bottom at 36 m, and the strong current across it is part of why the dive is rated advanced.
Moving into the deeper parts of the vessel, divers find several large sea fans and corals, with schools of fish gathering around them. Conditions decide how much of this shows, and a clear look at the wreck takes some luck on top of technique.
The wreck
- Vessel
- 堡壘號
- Type
- Cargo ship
- Cause
- Struck rocks and was abandoned
- Lies
- On the seabed at 36 m in Badai Bay
Marine life and season
- Reef fish swarms
- Pristine corals
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Fair | Fair |
Season follows Lanyu: July to October brings stable seas; from November to March the north-east monsoon makes the east and north coasts rough.
Know before you go
- Strong current across the wreck makes the dive demanding even for experienced divers
Sources
- Lanyu dive spots (gofunit) — gofunit
- Lanyu travel guide (Yam travel) — Yam Travel
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