[password] cosmos13
[position]22 27.89s 166 48.35e
[status] Port Kouture, Southern Lagoon, New Caledonia.
Had to motor most of the way in light wind from Ile Amedee, but not before having another wonderful dive, this time on the wreck of the Thoho5, a fishing vessel sunk by the authority for diver's enjoyment (~ 22 28.9S - 166 26.6E).
You can see the holes cut above waterline to facilitate sinking and the explosive holes under the waterline to start it sinking on an even keel in 25m of water. One can dive into the wheelhouse, engine room and the accommodation, disturbing huge fish, not afraid of human as fishing is forbidden in the nature reserve.
The sun was high, no wind, no swell, 25~30m visibility: it doesn't came much better than this!!!
Port Kouture is a very quite anchorage protected by high hills on N and E and an extensive reef elsewhere, a good overnight stop on the way to the Ile des Pins
[weather] 8knts N, 0m swell, 80% cloud cover.
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