Dive site · access from Koh Lipe
Yong Hua Wreck
Also called the Factory wreck.
- Depth
- 28–42m
- Current
- Moderate
- Minimum level
- Advanced open water
- Access
- Boat
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The case for it
Why dive here
- A ~75m fish-processing vessel that burned and sank, lying on its side at ~42m
- Top of the wreck around 28-30m; advanced/deep dive, no penetration permitted
- Resident ~2m giant grouper, lionfish, snapper and a chevron barracuda school
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What may rule it out
- Advanced open water certification is the stated minimum.
- Moderate current can affect whether the site is suitable on the day.
Access and timing
Plan this through Koh Lipe
Best overall months: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. Check the destination planner for operating season, wildlife and other matching sites.
Wildlife
Seen around Koh Lipe
rareoccasionalcommonly seenpeak seasondestination closed
These are destination-level records, not confirmed sightings at Yong Hua Wreck.
Reef manta ray
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Whale shark
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Bigeye trevally
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Hawksbill turtle
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Great barracuda
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | destination closed |
| July | destination closed |
| August | destination closed |
| September | destination closed |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
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Sources & last checked
Checked July 2026
Research is source-backed, but conditions and fees should still be confirmed locally.
View 2 sources and checking notes
- Koh Lipe: Yong Hua wreck, Asia Dive Site
- Favourite Dive Sites: Yong Hua Wreck, Koh Lipe Divers
Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.