SS President Coolidge

About this site

The SS President Coolidge is the world's largest accessible shipwreck - a 200-meter luxury liner converted to a troop carrier that sank in 1942 after hitting friendly mines. Lying on its port side from 20-70m depth, this shore-accessible wreck offers decades of exploration including the famous 'Lady' porcelain relief, military artifacts, jeeps, and ornate luxury features.

Conditions

Country

Vanuatu

Region

Espiritu Santo (Luganville)

Max depth

20–70 m

Visibility

15–30 m

Water temperature

26–28°C

Difficulty

Beginner to Technical

Best season

Year-round; April to October best

Type

Wreck

Suitable for

• Scuba

Dive types

• Wreck

Marine life

• Sharks
• Rays
• Macro
• Coral
• Eels