The Worlds Best Wreck Dives!
Seeing wrecks give us an opportunity to dive in history. We asked our crews around the world to help compiling a list of the worlds best wreck dives. Each one shows a visible sign of their destruction and loss and are truly underwater museums. Some reminds us of the horrors of the past, while some […]
Do You Know Your Warship Terminology?
Many of Master Liveaboard’s destinations have at least a wreck or two on their itineraries. Some are civilian wrecks such as ferries or cargo ships. But many are wrecks from the WWII era. But what is the difference between a destroyer and cruiser? What one earth is a frigate? Well, we are here to help. […]
Diving the Saratoga
Only for serious tec-wreck divers
Master Liveaboards goes to Bikini
In 2018, Master Liveaboards are pleased to add Bikini Atoll to the list of its exciting destinations. Pacific Master will run special itineraries from May to September. The stories behind After the Second World War, the USA collected a ‘mock’ naval fleet for the purpose of testing the impact of different atomic bombs on a large […]
The History behind Operation Hailstone
Operation Hailstone is one of the reasons we dive in Truk Lagoon nowadays. But what is the history behind Operation Hailstone? Tension between USA and Japan It was not until 1941 that the USA entered WWII. They mainly saw it as an European war. However, the attack on Pearl Harbor changed everything for the USA. […]
Inside the Rio de Janeiro Maru Wreck
The more you know about each wreck in Truk Lagoon, the more you will get out of your dives. In a series of articles around the specific wrecks in the lagoon we will give you a little extra history. In this edition, the Rio de Janeiro Maru. Quick facts LENGTH 140 meters GROSS TONNAGE 9626 tons DEPTH […]
Inside the San Francisco Maru Wreck
The more you know about each wreck in Truk Lagoon, the more you will get out of your dives. In a series of articles around the specific wrecks in the lagoon we will give you a little extra history. In this edition, the San Francisco Maru. Quick facts LENGTH 117 meters GROSS TONNAGE 5864 tons DEPTH AT THE […]
