Ship History
Sepik Reliance was a tugboat 131' / 40m in length. The engine was removed to prepare for scuttling as a dive site.
Sinking History
Scuttled as a dive site off the northern coast of New Guinea between Pig Island (Tab) and Massus Island, north of Madang. The stern is at 43m and the bow at 56m with the sea floor at 196' / 60m.
References
Michael McFadyen's Scuba Diving Web Site - Sepik Reliance (photos)
"Reliance is intact, and presents a sensational
sight as you descend from the reef where the dive boat has anchored.
The visibility is excellent, in the order of 40 meters or so, and the
ocean surface clearly visible from 60 meters. From the stern, you can
swim straight to the bow and look at the silhouette of the tug as the
bow sits well clear of the bottom, balanced by the heavier stern. The
bridge and cabin area can be examined and the engine room entered. The
engine is missing, but the multi-directional prop is prominent under
the stern."
YouTube - Sepik Reliance dive footage October 25, 1996
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Last Updated
August 4, 2026
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