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USS New York (ACR-2)
Built as USS New York, later renamed Saratoga and Rochester, the cruiser was scuttled in December 1941 to prevent capture.
- Depth
- 17–28m
- Current
- Mild
- Minimum level
- Advanced open water
- Access
- Boat
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The case for it
Why dive here
- Large armored-cruiser wreck lying on its port side
- External route past surviving guns and hull structure
- Dark, silty interiors that require dedicated overhead training
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What may rule it out
- Advanced open water certification is the stated minimum.
Access and timing
Plan this through Subic Bay
Best overall months: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May. Check the destination planner for operating season, wildlife and other matching sites.
Wildlife
Seen around Subic Bay
rareoccasionalcommonly seenpeak seasondestination closed
These are destination-level records, not confirmed sightings at USS New York (ACR-2).
Bluespotted ribbontail ray
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | rare |
| July | rare |
| August | rare |
| September | rare |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
Giant moray
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | rare |
| July | rare |
| August | rare |
| September | rare |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
Longlure Frogfish
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | rare |
| July | rare |
| August | rare |
| September | rare |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
Longfin batfish
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Giant trevally
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | rare |
| July | rare |
| August | rare |
| September | rare |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
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Sources & last checked
Checked September 2026
Research is source-backed, but conditions and fees should still be confirmed locally.
View 2 sources and checking notes
- New York IV, US Naval History and Heritage Command
- USS New York dive site, PADI
Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.