Where can you dive a 90m long sailing ship? Port Vila of course!
Probably the only intact square-rigged sailing ship of this vintage, the "Star" was built by Harland and Wolf (builders of the SS Titanic) in the early 1800's. Used in the golden age of sail, to carry produce between the UK and Australia, she regularly used to beat the first steam ships in races to Australia.
The steel plated hull sits upright on a sandy bottom in 34 metres. The wooden decking has rotted away allowing divers easy access to the wreck. Go back in time, see the great masts, the massive "Clipper" style bow, the anchor winching machinery and the unusual flared stern. The "Star" of the wreck dives is not to be missed.
The resident school of batfish ensure a friendly welcome on descent and farewell on ascent when diving the "Star."
Max Depth: 35m
Bottom Time: 20 mins
Safety Stop: 3min @ 5m