San Pablo Russian Freighter (Wreck)

★★★★☆ (174)

Depth: 60-80ft
 There was a lot of mystery behind the sinking of the San Pablo in August 1944 which led to the local name of “The Russian Freighter“. While not Russian or a freighter, the San Pablo actually spent her life as a fruit transport ship.

Recently declassified documents revealed that the San Pablo was sunk by the US Military using a top secret experimental weapon system deployed by a radio controlled explosive device.

Dive Activity

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Barracuda

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Moray Eel

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Green Turtle

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Bull Shark

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Common Dolphin

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Loggerhead Turtle

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Ocean Sunfish

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Lionfish

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Angelfish

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