In the deeper waters near the boulders dive site lie the remains of a Japanese patrol boat from the Second World War. The story goes that it was attacked by an American airplane whilst it was carrying a resupply of munitions to Japanese troops stationed on Verde Island. When it was bombed, it exploded with such force that the majority of the vessel was blown to pieces.

In the gravel, at a little over 41m, there lay a few steel plates and a large engine block and transmission. A long prop shaft and brass prop extend out from these and are all that remains of this vessel. The anchor can be found adjacent to the wreck site in some other debris.

Oriental and Harlequin Sweetlips are common here in small schools along with Rabbit Fish and Cuttlefish. Inside the Engine block are two Giant Moray Eels. The very short bottom time on this dive means that although diving this is possible, it’s best done as a nitrox or tech dive.