The Lermontov now lies on her Starboard side and is fully intact. Diving on the Lermontov is a fantastic experience, with the propellers, damage, funnel, bridge and pool area all easily assessable. Penetration dives are not recommended unless with an experienced guide. Visibility on the outside of the wreck can get down to 5 metres, inside the wreck it averages around 12 metres. you find all sorts of gear that divers have dropped, most removable items belonging to the boat have been stripped by divers over the years.

Aquatic Life:

The wreck has now become an artificial reef and is encrusted with invertebrate life and home to schools of local fish.

Warnings:

penetration of this wreck is not recommended!!

is really cool with good visibility but can be hit and miss

Directions:

Port gore, around titirangi bay, there is a bouy marking the wreck