Duke of Sparta (SS Aquila) Wreck

The one wreck dive that gets done regularly from Ambon. Sources disagree on the ship's identity and how it went down — reported variously as a wartime loss and as a 1958 sinking — so treat the history as unsettled.

Depth

12–37m

Current

Mild

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

Cargo ship lying on a slope in Ambon Bay, masts still standing; stern around 12–15m, bow past 30m
Soft coral and sponge growth on the superstructure with resident fish life
Bay visibility is usually low, so it is dived in sections rather than as a whole

Sources & last checked

Checked August 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

An Underwater Photographer's Guide to Ambon — DivePhotoGuide
Ambon Island, Central Moluccas — Dive Sites — Kapalselam.org

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.