Clan McWilliam, Vava’u

The Clan MacWilliam was a 140-meter-long steam-powered cargo ship that sank on the 25th of December 1927 in the Port of Refuge Harbour after a fire in its cargo hold. The wreck is only 30 meters deep in Vava'u's Neiafu Harbour, making it accessible to certified divers of all levels. Soft and hard coral cover the wreck, attracting a variety of colorful reef fish.

Larger schooling fish buzz past the upper deck, handrails, and superstructure, which are covered in a variety of hard and soft corals. It's worth bringing a torch to see into some of the larger compartments because there's a lot of macro life on the wreck. The Clan MacWilliam wreck is a great night dive and a great training ground for those looking to improve their diving skills. The wreck's middle section and superstructure have now collapsed inwards. You should avoid penetration diving because the ship is becoming unstable.

• Max Depth: 40m
• Location: Vava'u, Tonga