YO257, Oahu, Hawaii

The YO257 was a US Navy yard oiler built in the 1940's. It was bought by Atlantis Submarines Hawaii and sunk as an artificial reef off Waikiki in 1989. The ship rests upright in 30m (100 ft) of water with the main deck about 25m (85 ft).

It has been prepared for diving with many large access holes cut through the structure. It is the home of many colourful fish. Moray eels may be found around the wreck. Wave to the Atlantis submarine as it passes by on its tour.

Visibility is normally 30m (100 ft) +. There is sometimes a strong current at the surface which eases as you approach the wreck. A decent line is always rigged to mooring buoys on the wreck.

A typical dive profile is 27m (90 ft) for 20 minutes. The YO257 is one of the more popular boat dives if you are diving the South Shore. In 1996, a new ship, the San Pedro, was sunk within 45m of the YO257 as an additional dive attraction.

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