AOW Calm Boat

USS New York

Philippines / Subic Bay

USS New York is a wreck diving dive site lead in Subic Bay, Philippines. The reference depth is 6-18 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is AOW recommended. The source card points to a profile suited to wreck diving, so WhereDive treats it as a planning lead rather than a fully surveyed site record. Confirm tide, visibility, and guide briefing before adding it to an itinerary.

Recommended level

AOW

Recommended dives

25+

Max depth

18 m

Average depth

12 m

Current

Calm

Visibility

10-25 m

Water temperature

27-30°C

Best months

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec

Best for

Beginner friendly No

AOW recommended Yes

Photography friendly Yes

Limited drift experience Yes

Highlights

• Subic Bay dive-site lead for wreck diving
• Reference depth: 6-18 m
• Entry: boat dive
• Recommended months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
• Likely highlights: coral gardens and reef fish and schooling fish

What this page helps you answer

If you are comparing USS New York by depth, current, visibility, diver level, and itinerary fit, this page gives a faster planning summary than a simple site name list.

Marine life

coralreef fish

Dive types

Wreck

Safety notes

• Plan conservatively around the 6-18 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
• Treat current as calm, but follow tide, captain, and guide briefings on the day.
• boat dive requires confirming entry, exit, and backup procedures before the dive.
• This record is reference-derived; verify depth, visibility, and suitability with a local operator before diving.
• Entry type: Boat.
• Adjust depth and route based on local guide judgment.

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