Taiyo Fishing Boat

Depending on who you ask, this site goes by a variety of names. Some refer to it as The Nono because it is located in Nono Lagoon, the Taiyo (Solomon's name for Tuna, which is what it was fishing for when it went down), or the Upright Wreck because it now lies nearly upright on the reef. Taiyo Fishing Boat is one of the best dive sites on the Solomon Islands.

This 300-foot fishing boat came aground in Nono Lagoon on its inaugural trip after colliding with a coral reef. A salvage attempt failed, causing the Taiyo to sink bow to stern over the reef edge. Its bow is barely a few feet below the lagoon's surface, yet the ship is still totally intact for the time being. It is possibly one of the most beautiful wrecks in the world. Its one-of-a-kind location on the reef makes it a sight to see.