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John Williams V Wreck

Fagamalo, Gaga'emauga, Samoa

A former missionary vessel, also called the Juno Wreck, now used as a guided recreational wreck dive off northern Savai‘i.

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WaterMarine
AccessGuided boat dive through a current local operator. Samoa Tourism explicitly lists the wreck among Dive Savai‘i trips; schedules, certification requirements and site choice remain operator-controlled.
ExperienceIntermediate; Advanced or wreck training for any overhead or penetration
Maximum depthMaximum commonly described around 25 m; confirm current wreck condition and route
Best seasonOperator schedules and weather control access; generally drier May–October, with wet/cyclone disruption possible November–April.
VisibilityVariable tropical visibility; wind, swell, plankton and runoff affect conditions.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Dive videos

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Published reference location

Location map

The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.
Published reference coordinates-13.44700, -172.35000
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Historic vessel, marine growth and a recreational wreck profile.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Book with the managing local dive operator and follow its briefing. Display coordinates are deliberately approximate and are not the wreck position.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Overhead/entanglement hazards, sharp or deteriorating metal, silt, depth and boat traffic. No penetration without appropriate training, equipment and a guide; do not remove artifacts.

At the site

Facilities and support

Dive Savai‘i advertises guided trips, courses and equipment support; confirm oxygen, Nitrox, rental gear and emergency arrangements before booking.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.