American Wreck

The American wreck, or USS Salute (AM-294), is a minesweeper from World War II. Its depth ranges from 72 to 105 feet (22 to 32 meters), making it a good wreck for expert divers. The temperature varies from 75 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit (24 to 28 degrees Celsius), with visibility of up to 50 feet (15 m). There's a lot of marine life here; as you descend, you'll encounter trevallies and fusiliers in schools. A school of young barracuda floats just off the drop. The ship has split in half and then folded in on itself, making it a fascinating excursion. You'll want to do more than one dive here because it is one of the best dive sites in Brunei.

The ship was built in 1942 and launched in 1943 as a minesweeper, and it got five combat stars for its service during WWII. It hit a mine during a pre-invasion sweep of Brunei Bay in June 1945, killing nine people. As it sank, it split in two and folded in on itself, as previously said. However, the debris is mostly intact, and several battle relics litter the ground. As you near the bottom of the descending line, you'll come upon a slew of rounds of ammo.

Location: The American Wreck is only a 5-minute boat ride away from the Australian Wreck, making for an ideal two-dive combo.